Chapter 1: The teapot screaming woke me up. I must’ve fallen asleep at my desk again after another long night patrolling the streets of Brooksend like some sort of vigilante. A new case had brought me out of hiding and…
East Ave Part 3 of 5 (Hard-boiled, Detective Fiction – Featuring Charles Splints) By Dan Leicht “Tell me something about yourself,” said Splints to his new informant. “Who are you? You weren’t supposed to be back there!” replied the man…
East Ave Part 2 of 5 By Dan Leicht Charles Splints finished his second glass of scotch and nodded to the young barkeep. The whiskey-slinger paid no mind as the detective headed for the door. Splints was hoping to spark…
Ode to the Balcony By Dan Leicht Busy view far off, tranquil in the foreground, the creek endlessly babbles, parking lot forever bustling behind the trees, three green chairs taken from a former home, a candle lit up in the…