Chapter 12

The sun descended on the Toronto skyline and with it tucking safely in the horizon, Henry awoke with a gasp. He quickly glanced around his condo with a frown due to not sensing Vicki’s presence.  Since their relationship had blossomed into more than friendship, he always enjoyed waking to find her either lying next to him or tucked in ( Read more... )

Chapter 6

It was getting late, so Vicki thought it would be best to call and check in on Coreen, see how she was progressing with the search for the mystery man Giovanni Casanova. The phone rang several times before the perky assistant finally answered.

“Vicki Nelson Investigations, no case to strange, How can I help you?”

“Coreen really, you need ( Read more... )

Chapter 2

Night had fallen on the Toronto skyline.  Vicki was so engrossed in her research that she had not noticed that the sun had set.  She had plans to meet Henry at their favorite martini bar for cocktails.  As she skimmed Mary Gallaghers online credit card records for some hint of where the woman had been the past few days, a breeze shuffled ( Read more... )

Chapter 12

As Henry and Vicki made there way back to the condo, both of them sat in silence contemplating the previous week’s events and looking forward to what the night would hold for them.  Vicki turned to look at Henry and finally broke the silence.

“I knew that you would not give up on me.  In my heart, I held on to the hope that you would find ( Read more... )

 
Chapter 9

As Henry made his way to see Augustus, he had a nagging feeling that he needed to take a detour and check on Vicki.  The lights at her office lit up the night and he could see Coreen working on the computer through the window, but there was no sign of Vicki.  Reluctantly, he made his way up the stairs to her office.  Sensing that she was ( Read more... )

 
Chapter 8

Vicki was strolling through the park, enjoying the night air.  She was replaying the past year in her head, trying desperately to make since of what had happened.  As she wrestled with how to defeat Astorath, a familiar presence approached her from behind.  Suddenly the hairs on the back of her neck stood on ends, her skin begin to ( Read more... )

Chapter 7

As Henry pulled up to the campus, he could feel the eyes starring at him in the darkness.  The evil was lurking within the shadows waiting for the opportunity to pounce.  He quickly made his way to Betty’s office.  She greeted him with her normal cheery disposition.

“Good evening Henry.”  Henry walked towards her, arms extended and gave ( Read more... )

 Chapter 6

Henry grabbed his coat and headed downstairs to get his car.

“Good evening, Mr. Fitzroy.”  Greg was spending yet another evening reading gossip magazines while he was supposed to be manning the door.  Henry simply gave him a slight dismissing wave.  He did not have time for pleasantries.

“Wait, Mr. Fitzroy.  I have a package for you.” ( Read more... )