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September 14 - September 18, 2023
Emily had been shaped into a spoon to stir the life-sized mug of coffee,
Emily’s heart was gone, the beating organ replaced by delicate roses.
It’s the same person.”
“To be categorized as a serial, he would need a third kill.”
Right before their view of the alley was cut off, a blonde entered the frame.
a broad hand captured her elbow and jerked her to a halt.
the person restraining the woman shifted into view. Eamon Stone.
“Rose shortbread cookies,”
“With rose water buttercream.”
What if Eamon Stone was here for someone else, the killings a red herring for his true plans?
“Alcina Magus.” “What was the nature of your conversation?”
book charm necklace
“What a lovely necklace, Detective Emerson.” He said her name like a threat. He said it like a moan of pleasure.
The truth was, she didn’t know who had gifted this to her. It had appeared beside her hospital bed when she woke from her attack without a note or a box.
She spotted the staircase and raced up the steps two at a time before Garrett could stop her.
The bushes had been hidden from view where they stood below, but from this height, their vivid blooms were obvious.
No one has seen him around town, and he never ventured to the crime scenes after the fact. I could be wrong, but I believe the killer enjoys the spotlight.
These murders were premeditated, and those custom pieces required time to prepare.
the killer would be someone we wouldn’t blink an eye at.”
I’m guessing they aren’t actually friends.” Garrett started typing.
“I found absolutely nothing. Based on what I can tell, Alcina Magus doesn’t exist.”
Garrett’s presence was comforting, lulling her into peace.
“I wanted to wait for our date, but I have the worst timing. I… Can I kiss you?”
Once the case was over and her stress reduced, they could work on the fireworks.
until the fur on the dog’s neck bristled.
she felt it prick her skin with icy awareness. Someone was following them.
a twig snapped.
a second snapping branch reached their ears.
One instant, Cerberus was at her side, and the next, he was running, powerful legs pounding
Whoever was watching her was closing in, their sight almost a palpable grip on her wrists.
but his orbit was
impossible to escape, to resist,
“Be car...
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“You never know what kind of predators ...
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as if he was the king of the darkness, and no evil would dare challenge his dominance.
“The Ivory Keys.”
music shop
“Victim is Victor Legat,”
“Owner of The Ivory Keys.”
“Who found him?”
“Mr. Stone.”
“He had an appointment with Victor this morning before store hour...
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The thread of concern still weaved through his irises,
It was for her.
Victor Legat looked to be in his late sixties, his body posed on his hands and knees before the instrument, his spine creating the seat for the pianist to sit upon.
“Time of death was most likely sometime last night.
“Victor didn’t have any,”
I told him he should invest, but he didn’t like technology.”
I was not the one to request this appointment.”
“Mr. Legat called me last night, requesting I meet him today before the store opened. He knows I prefer privacy.” “Our victim called you?
