He couldn't control it. He needed it. He wanted it. His desire was insatiable. He could not live without it. It was what he needed more than sex. More than money. More than power. He had to have it. In the middle of the night. At dawn. At dinner. At work. On the golf course. … Continue reading INSATIABLE
'There are only two pertinent questions: who stands to gain the most, and who stands to lose the most?' My old partner's advice circling around my head. At the start of every case, as I approach every crime scene, as I question every suspect - who gains and who loses? Up until now those questions … Continue reading PERTINENT
'What's it to be today, Sir?' 'Options?' 'Well, we have the usual of course: immigration outrage, racial injustice, free school meals for the poorest children...' 'Stop, stop, stop. Are you mad? All of those can be linked back to me. What else?' 'Ah, you want something a bit juicier, more conspiracy theory. How about the … Continue reading THE MINISTRY OF DISTRACTION
Lily knelt down and started picking up the books, trying to block out the laughs and stares. She'd got it all wrong. Sneakers when everyone else had shoes. Short summer dress when everyone else wore leggings and tights. New plain backpack and all the cool girls had satchels. Hair plaited when the season's look was … Continue reading FIRST DAY BACK
'I need to formulate a diverse and economical plan that will allow me to invest a certain portion of my assets into a future growth fund, while still being able to utilize my income in order to achieve my immediate and short-term goals.' Brian folded down the top of his newspaper. Six year-old Harold stared … Continue reading SHORT-TERM GAINS
