In a foggy haze, Jane fixed her eyes on the shadowy figure rummaging through the bureau. They shifted through Jane’s bag that had been left open on top; followed by a fast flipping of pages as they quickly scanned the notebook within. Their clumsiness led to the sharp clattering of a perfume bottle, as it … Read more
In a flurry of excitement, Margaret leapt from the kitchen table and shot straight for the front door; with her companions tailing close behind her. As she reached the corner of the street, her shoulders sank, and her face clouded as she regarded the situation. “What are we to do?” Before Margaret could utter another … Read more
As Jane hastened to the foyer, Margaret had already beaten her there with Josh standing at the foot of the stairs; holding out what appeared to be striped clothing. “I’ve found someone’s used prison garb; it was in the upstairs hamper. And look at this wad of cash, it was tucked in a pillowcase.” Margaret … Read more
The harsh voice in the dark took Jane by surprise, and her breath caught in her throat, was this Ted? As Jane repositioned her footing; she stepped lightly onto a cable. The phone had been yanked out of the wall, and Jane could see the messy room vaguely in the darkness; the man had been … Read more
When Jane Darcy and her chum Margaret Sullivan walked back into the camera shop; they were hoping against hope that the photos would reveal a shred of proof, or an obvious clue that would help them piece together the mysterious puzzle surrounding the strange events in Pinecrest. As they stepped in the door, they were … Read more
Jane started for the forest edge; the mysterious animal that took them by surprise was a large German Shepherd, seemingly weary and stepped back as Jane drew nearer. “Come here, boy, don’t be afraid!” she said, attempting to draw him out into the open. The dog backed up again, and darted into the trees before … Read more
“Someone is out to get you? In what way?” Inquired Josh curiously. The whole situation was becoming more and more strange. Could the man who brought the camera to Josh’s shop be Ted Hayden? Does Ted Hayden now know where she lives, and was it he who had followed them in the green car? There … Read more
It was mid afternoon by the time Jane Darcy and her chum Margaret Sullivan had finished reviewing the clues; when they climbed into the sedan that had taken them on their perilous journey only twelve hours ago. “Where should we start, Jane?” Margaret asked, as she wheeled the sedan around the curve of the driveway … Read more
The oncoming vehicle left Jane Darcy momentarily blind from its lights, fortunately the driver was fast on the brakes and had been paying attention; as they skid to a stop and swerved to the side. “Jane, Jane is that you?” Called a familiar voice; Jane soon identified it as Margaret’s father, Mr. Sullivan. The old … Read more
The trees and bushes seemed endless, as Jane Darcy tramped through the forest at a steady clip. Not far behind her were her pursuers; their presence frightened her, and the man especially. A refugee with an unknown past; and a strange woman with a determination to stop at nothing. Jane wished the moon were brighter … Read more
