Under A Flamingomoon.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Vinyl Victims
The Game is Afoot!
Damsel Kane didn't like the sound of her heels clicking down the empty corridor. It sounded, well, she knew it was silly, but it sounded like walking a path from which she wouldn't be able to return. There was the office right in front of her. Deep breath. Open the door and commit to the quest or turn around and run. Too late. Someone had seen her. Damsel squared her shoulders and pulled open the door.
"You've done it now, my girl." she said to herself as she walked in.
After a brief meeting, Nosey and Penny have convinced Muscles that Damsel can well afford the cost of hiring them, and that she seems rightfully concerned about the welfare of her missing brother. Muscles growled that if anything had happened to his sister Penny, he'd move heaven and earth to find her, so he agreed to take the case.
Now the team has to go to work and track down some leads. Orson Kane, son of a multi-millionaire, photos in the business section or on the society page all the time. How hard could it be to find a guy like that?
...... to be continued.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Vinyl Victims
The Search Begins
The Dolly Detective Agency decided that the best way to approach a high-visibility job was to interview family and friends quietly. Damsel Kane had said that her father would not approve of bringing in the police, and at this point, Nosey added, "We don't really know if he is "missing", or if he has simply chosen to withdraw from the family completely and live a different life. If that is the case, it will be sad news for them. It really might be his choice. Then all we can do is give the family reassurance that he is alive and well and hope they can eventually find their way back to one another. However, the scenario could be much, much worse. Let's get to work, so much time has passed already."
After getting Orson Kane's address and a key from Damsel, Penny headed to the apartment on the chance Orson might be there, and if not, she could search for clues to to his whereabouts. If she was lucky and there was a doorman he might provide some information. Muscles volunteered to track down and interview the fellows that Damsel had named as her brother's best friends. That left Nosey to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Kane.
She was surprised to find them quite willing to speak with her. Hard to know if that was a good sign, or a smart cover-up. Time would tell.
Mrs. Kane suggested that Ms. Parker speak with The Maid before leaving. She explained that both children had always been very fond of Maid and had, over the years come to think of her more like a favorite aunt than an employee.
Parker thanked the Kanes for their cooperation, said her good-bye and quietly asked The Maid if they could speak in private.
...... To Be Continued.
Monday, January 11, 2021
VINYL VICTIMS
Questions and Answers
The Dolly Detectives are all at work hoping to unravel the mystery of the missing man.
Muscles has gone to see Matt Hastings, the young man who, according to Damsel, is Orson's best friend.
Muscles decides to let Nosey know about the ex-fiancé. You never know what can turn up a helpful bit of information.
Nosey calls the number for Mimi Beaureguard IV and arranges a time for a meeting.
...... To Be Continued
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Saturday, January 9, 2021
VINYL VICTIMS
Surprising Answers
Muscles went to work calling various gyms and sports facilities since Damsel had known that a fellow named Charlie was Orson's personal trainer and had been for a few years but that was all she knew. At last, Charlie was found at a small gym that catered to individual training programs.
Orson and Charlie step into Charlie's office to speak more privately.
Muscles heads back to the office to share the big news.
Orson -- married! And the wife, September, missing as well. Who is she?
Could she be a gold digger who is after Orson's money? No, wait, Charlie said
something about a competition .... And now there are two people missing!
..... To Be Continued
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