by Daniel Guy Lamb is up early. He’s stepped out of the shower and is drying his slim, pale hairless body with a thick white towel. He’s been contacted by a man called Colonel Kein and asked to attend a meeting at a government building in the city centre this morning, at nine am. He has no idea what it is about. He doesn’t think he’s done anything wrong. He dries his cropped jet black hair, slips into an ironed white shirt and then steps into his best trousers. He finishes dressing and takes a moment to examine himself in front of a large mirror. He knows he’s a good-looking young man, but he knows too that close friends are curious why, despite all the women who fall for him, he’s never able to stay in a relationship long. Lamb looks at his watch. No time for breakfast. He has to leave at once.. Hello Lamb. I’m Kein. Glad you could come so quickly. Come with me. I can brief you on the way.… Now then, I’m project manager for...
Madame Fortuna, an old lady, known for her magic herbal potions, holds out a tiny glass vial of colourless liquid and says, ‘Here you are, my child. Slip this into his drink before he goes to sleep and when he wakes, he will fall in love with the first thing he sees.’ Wendy hesitates before taking it. ‘Ooo, I hope I am doing the right thing. Susan is my dearest sister, and all I want is the best for her. She and Adam are perfect for each other. He’s young, good looking, and as gentle as a rabbit, but he’s afraid of commitment.’ Madame Fortuna lifts her hand and as she brushes a bony finger lightly across Wendy’s cheek, she says, ‘Then my potion is perfect. It’s effect will be to prevent his indecision from ruining their lives. Don’t forget, it worked for you and your husband. He’s never stopped loving you since you gave him some of this.’ Wendy knows the old lady is right. She thanks her, places the vial in her pocket and returns to the city. That night Wendy is hosting party to which...
1. Shhhhhhh Mr Simon… We are not going to harm you…. Shhh, be quiet and you will get out of this alive, I promise you. Make a noise and we’ll leave you to suffocate… OK? That’s better… Now you’ve just regained consciousness and you find yourself tied up inside a large clear plastic sack. It’s natural that you are anxious. Listen carefully and I will explain to you what has happened…. You have been kidnapped. OK? It was me who jumped you in the hotel toilet. I held the chloroform cloth against your mouth till you passed out, and it was into my arms you collapsed when the chloroform took hold. The guy in front with the beard driving the van is Kirsty. He’s my partner. You probably recognise him. He was standing outside in the hotel corridor, dressed as a cleaner and pushing a trolly. Kirsty is not his real name but that’s want he wants me to call him at work. Kirsty and I get contracted by individuals and organisations w...
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