S. Carved – Chapter Four

NOT EDITED Chapter Four Dallas pushed himself to his feet, hooking his thumbs through his belt loops. “Where do we go from here?” “Well, I’ll continue to take pictures, search for evidence, take more pictures, bag anything I can find… That’s my piece in all this.” Bo glanced up at him. “Since you’ll be playingContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Four”

Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty

NOT EDITED As soon as Russell got into the station, he headed down to the basement. He knocked on the open door to the lab. “Ellie? You good to answer a couple questions for me?” “Of course.” Ellie lifted her head, a smile coming to her face. “How’re you doing this morning, Russ?” “I’m fine.”Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty”

Teaser – Crushed by Time and Academy

A/N: Hey, guys! Today, July 18th, is Jake’s birthday! So for the first time ever, I’m going to let you see part of one of the chapters I wrote when book one of their series was in-progress. It’s currently on hold while I figure out some stuff, but they’ll get it eventually! Anyway, here youContinue reading “Teaser – Crushed by Time and Academy”

S. Carved – Chapter Three

NOT EDITED Chapter Three Near the body, Dallas squatted down beside Bo. Squatting in the sand was a constant balancing act, and Dallas appeared to be struggling far more than Bo. If nothing else, he managed to stay on his feet rather than fall face first onto the corpse. Though that’d be pretty hilarious, huh,Continue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Three”

Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Nine

NOT EDITED Theodore wasn’t sure when he and Russell had successfully fallen asleep, but he awoke on his good hip, his back pressed to Russell’s front. The detective’s arm was draped over his side, the face of his watch peeking out from under the sleeve of his sweatshirt. Theodore threaded his fingers through Russell’s andContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Nine”

S. Carved – Chapter Two

NOT EDITED Chapter Two After a mostly silent ride, Dallas parked his car in the lot outside the diner. “You want me to come in with you?” “I’ll leave that up to you,” Bo said. “Does your analyst normally go in with you?” “Not usually, no.” “All right. I’ll stay here. Mind grabbing me aContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Two”

Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Eight

NOT EDITED Not for the first time that morning, Russell found himself awake. They had gone to bed a couple hours after Vera had finished watching her ghost show and been tucked in. In the last five hours, Russell had managed a whopping half hour of sleep. He rolled onto his back, scrubbing both handsContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Eight”

S. Carved – Chapter One

NOT EDITED Chapter One Friday: February 8, 2008 Freshly promoted from the LAPD’s Central Bureau’s Narcotics Unit, Dallas Silver found himself more than ready to join the homicide department. After spending the last week on leave to nurse an injured shoulder, he wanted to get back to the job. He needed to get back toContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter One”

Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Seven

NOT EDITED Theodore, in the ballsiest decision he had ever made, had Gina drop him off at the police station after work. With a little help from a very kind detective, he found his way upstairs and to Russell’s desk. Tentatively, he cleared his throat. Russell lifted his head, tired expression quickly shifting to worry.Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Seven”

When Toxicity and Mental Health Affect a Story

Hey, guys! Sorry for getting this post out to you much later in the day than planned. The power company cut our power so they could cut down tree branches almost immediately after I posted today’s chapter of The Spectator, and we were without it for almost two hours, and then it was tragically timeContinue reading “When Toxicity and Mental Health Affect a Story”