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”
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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”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Six
NOT EDITED “I’d like access to his home. I’m hoping you have a key so I don’t have to break the door down or get myself a locksmith,” Russell said. Dani, Vince’s daughter, sniffled. “I don’t. But he always left one out, tucked under his car. In the, umm, the tire well? Tucked up inContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Six”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Five
NOT EDITED Theodore was at work for all of an hour before Russell walked in through the doors. His chest tightened, gaze following the detective as he headed back to the children’s section of the store. He hated that seeing Russell put him on edge, but he couldn’t help it. There had been a timeContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Five”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Four
NOT EDITED Russell opened his eyes as Theodore shifted for the seventh time in the last two minutes. “You okay?” Russell asked, his voice raw. “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me,” Theodore said. “You sound like you’re in pain.” “I’m always in pain.” Russell sniffled, pulling away from Theodore. “Roll onto your good side, Theo.Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Four”
Teaser – Symbolically Carved
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 “Teaser – Symbolically Carved”
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