Archive for the ‘duesouth’ Category

Springfield

There’s just over 200 miles from Chicago to Springfield…*

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

“Her voice is heavy from the medication and it makes her sound older. Older and drunk” –”looking for my father?” she’s saying and I take it like a punch. I’ve been taking those nonstop for almost twenty-four hours now; I can hardly feel them anymore except that I can.* Finishes what East O the Sun [...]

Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down

“They’re probably carrying every single thing they own, but it isn’t the efficiency of their packing skills that impresses me, it’s the way they work together. It’s like they have a playbook somewhere with things like the Dogsled pass and the Checker Cab handoff. It’s like the freaking Musical Ride and they’re out of the [...]

East O the Sun, West O the Moon

“The telephone rings as I am buttoning my longjohns, flattening my good mood. No one but my inspector knows exactly where we are, and I think he would only call me out on a night like this, with the wind chill so low that traveling further than half a kilometer on foot could be a [...]

Moment of Truth

Sort of a meandering journey.* Sequel to Slow Dancing.

Comfort Zone

Ray, Fraser, and a set of handcuffs. It’s much more complex than it sounds.*

Roust

Ray was wrapping a fish hook when Fraser opened the door and walked in, looking like the business end of a bar brawl.*

Freak

Fraser, Kowalski, and a case.*

Q & A

Partners means sharing.*

American Way

When crime victims are afraid of Canadians, Ray and Fraser have to do a little cultural exchange.*