“Any progress on the kidnapping case?” the captain asked.
“No, sir. We can’t proceed until we have a consultation with Detective Eunice Murphy.”
“Why do you need her help? She’s been retired for years.”
“The ransom note is written in cursive, and nobody on the task force can read it.”
John H. Dromey has had short fiction published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Betty Fedora, Crimson Streets, and elsewhere.
It would have to be a contender. Funny!
Thanks, Connell.
Since I’ve read a good number of outstanding 50-word stories you’ve contributed to this website (and look forward to seeing more), I can’t help but respect your opinion.
I appreciate the comment.
John
Thanks for the kind words, John, but it’s not just me. Where I’m sitting now, I can see your name top of the pops. Well done!