Autumnal Equinox

“The Penbrook Case” by Autumnal Equinox

(Chapter 1) Adrien Runic was a man that was hard to surprise, and even harder to get to truly shake him to his core. So when the wide-eyed man who stood at 6'4 and cloaked in black trenchcoats throughout the year was shivering, you had something to worry about. And when that man who stood at such a towering height was a criminal wanted for any offence you can think of gave up his life of criminality after one experience, you could only pray for safety. But what was this intimidating man so frightened of? That, at least, was what the tellers...

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“Appointment” by Autumnal Equinox

Submitted to Contest #49

Chapter 1 - Tick Tick. Tock. Every single one is different. Tick. Tock. Though you've listened to the same two noises at least a thousand or more times, they're each unique and differ from each other. Tick. Tock. They never seem to stop. Tick. To- What? Silence. Not a sound from the clock, not a sound from anywhere. What happened? A broken clock, now? Perfect. You get up to fix it. Taking the clock down from the nail on the wall, you inspect it to locate the problem.   "Ah, see? No batteries. Perfect, I don't have time to go to the st...

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“Good Doctor” by Autumnal Equinox

Submitted to Contest #47

Chapter 1 Retirement   Silence can be deafening. You learn this by sitting and reading quietly on your sofa every day, from 3 to whenever the sun decided to set. The only reason you do so it because you've been waiting for something in the mail, so the extra time seems never-ending. It doesn't bother you, though. You get to spend it within the serenity of your own home, reading a book that interests you. Most people wouldn't choose an anatomy textbook, but the fluffy romance novels at the book store never perked your intere...

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“Angel in Disguise” by Autumnal Equinox

Submitted to Contest #46

Chapter 1 In the night It was the dead of night when they called, interrupting my work as always. But ignoring a call from one of the largest churches in the world wasn't something to be done lightly. So in spite of my dread, I answer it. "We need you to come in early tomorrow, Father. There's been a miscommunication between the Sisters and they can't get the task done in time," I take a moment for a heavy and audible sigh. "Is there another Priest within the entirety of the church that you could call at 3 in the morning, or am I ...

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“They'll Never Know” by Autumnal Equinox

Submitted to Contest #46

My eyes open at 5:07 am. I breathe in, trying to comfort my nerves, but to no avail. Today is the day. I make breakfast and leave it on the counter as I realized there's no use in eating until this gets done. I get in the car and drive, putting tremendous trust in the GPS. The knot in my stomach grows tighter and tighter with the decreasing distance to the post office. I send in my first professional non-fictional book today, something way out of my comfort zone. There was always something magical about writing for me. When I was younger I w...

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