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The Patrolman - 39

The engine roared to life at the touch of the starter.
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The Patrolman - 38

She appreciated Evelyn taking her in, but the house left her feeling cold.
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The Patrolman - 37 (1/2)

Nobody moved. The three men in front stood with their feet apart and hands held wide and ready. They didn't want to move, not right away.
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The Patrolman - 36

The pawnbroker hadn’t lied.
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The Patrolman - 35

Williams Ranch was bigger than Lacey expected.
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The Patrolman - 34

Mr. Slate stood outside the pawnshop on Hill Street.
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The Patrolman - 33

Carruthers continued up Weidlake Drive toward the Reservoir.

Scarlet House

Marie had been here for years; running away from home at sixteen she'd found a home in Scarlet House with all the other disaffected girls. They were...
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The Turd Age of Humankind

Oh my word! The unrelenting turd. Any watching god, would give us the bird. Positive proof of a glorified herd. Buried alive in our own foul curd. A...