Rich Odell
Stories
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Chapters
13
Words
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Reading
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Being alone with Sam always stirred bittersweet memories, but she had no choice. Arriving unaccompanied would raise suspicion — better to have a male companion. And Sam was the only one from the ordinary world she could trust. She visited the Inspector on her way home from the Goodwin garden, presented her credentials, and swore him to secrecy. She requested Sam’s presence on the mission, which he could hardly refuse. As directed, Sam arrived in civilian clothing, looking troubled as he pulled…
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17.1 K • Ongoing
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Mabel returned to the shop. Malkin was asleep on the kitchen chair. He stirred at the sound of the back door opening. “Did you remember the fish?” he asked, eyes still half-lidded. “No herring, but a nice piece of plaice,” she replied, holding up the shopping bag. “Fresh from the sea.” “Perfect,” said the cat, stretching slowly into motion. “And what of the mission?” “A good result—if Amos’s reckoning is correct. But I have a problem. One I’m hoping you can help…
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Mabel stood between two gods. From the clifftop, the trio watched Charon’s armada slip into the horizon, the moonlight casting silver across the sea. A slow, whispering mist rose to meet the boats—swallowing them, one by one, until none remained. For the longest time, no one spoke. Then Mnemosyne turned to her.“Now I must depart, Mabel. My blessing upon you. From this day forward, the gods shall look upon you as a champion—for evermore.” She reached out. Mabel didn’t…
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