Tag: mystery
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Russell Grimley
“You want your usual?” “Has she been in yet?” Russell Grimley was on edge. Sol Abrahams’ café, just across the street from his flat, was his sole supply of victuals in this last year, but just lately his erstwhile girlfriend had taken to eating there too. “Marika? No. She don’t come in this early. You…
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Doctor Basu
“He’s at it again!” Muriel Hornbellows announced angrily. “Half past seven on Sunday morning! There’s no peace!” Burton Hornbellows groaned and pulled a pillow over his head. His wife’s obsession with their neighbour’s DIY activities was more irksome to him than the sound of hammering that vibrated through his bed frame. True, since Doctor…
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Horlicks
I honestly can’t remember if I’ve posted this one before, so – because I rather like it – I’ll take the chance! Here’s hoping… Let me tell you about Horlicks. It all begins with a knock on my door early Saturday morning. I’m in the middle of breakfast. Ali, my landlord, is standing on the…
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