I stood at the precipice staring down to the craggy surface below that Milton Dunn had made his final resting place. He lived his life on the edge; a tightrope walker without a net that had now lost his balance and wound up a soggy jigsaw puzzle with pieces disappearing into the Pacific Ocean along with his spilt life's blood.
How did he end up this way? It's a long story, but like with any complicated tale, a dame was at the heart of it.
Oh, and one other person integral to this grimy story:
Me. Jake Randolph, private investigator...
Christopher over 5 years ago
Well, here it is. Story #4 in the Jake Randolph saga. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I do writing them.
I jumped back to the late 40's for this one because I really wanted to recapture the Noir feeling the first story had.
Christopher over 5 years ago
Thanks, Drew.
Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
Welcome back Jake. I’m also strapped in for a roller-coaster ride and have taken my travel sickness pills. A very well-crafted setup Christopher. My breath is suitably baited, ready for the onslaught!ðŸ¤
Christopher over 5 years ago
Thanks, Neville. I'm still writing this one, so even I'm not sure how it's going to turn out yet. I'm just as curious as everyone else! This is yet another Jake Randolph story that has taken a life of its own and seems to be writing itself.
Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
And amen to that!
Frenchie over 5 years ago
Aha, ''Cherchez la femme'', was we say... I wonder who the dame was and what s he did but then again, it is why I'll carry on reading....
Christopher over 5 years ago
Thanks for reading, Frenchie.
Frenchie over 5 years ago
You are welcome and ooops, a typo. I thought I corrected it but maybe I did not press the ''add comment''. I meant, ''as we say'', not ''was we say'' **rolling eyes to ceiling**
Christopher over 5 years ago
Haha. It's okay. I knew what you meant.
Jamie Clapperton over 5 years ago
Cue the theme tune...
Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
It’s yet another of Christopher’s great stories Elle. You should enjoy playing catch-up!
Christopher over 5 years ago
Thanks, Elle and Neville.