Mallory sank down on a rock, trying to catch her breath. The night was so dark she could not see a foot in front of her. Wispy tendrils of fog, like bony, white fingers curled around leaning headstones . Far, far below her, the Irish Sea pounded relentlessly against the coast. She had no idea where she was nor in what direction she should search. But, she had to go on. Somewhere out there was a frightened woman and between them was a man determined to have the box Maureen carried.
Pushing herself up from the stone, she paused. What was that sound? Did she hear a voice? Again, it came, a far away wail, like a lost soul, like someone calling for help. Was it Maureen? Mallory shivered. A cold finger of fear traced its way down her back. A horrible thought–was Maureen caught in the bog?
I don’t know…do you think that would be a good start to a mystery that has a flavor of Ireland about it? Would “The Mystery of the Murky Bog” be too cheesy?” Yes? Will you be glad when I stop talking about that enchanted island? I may have left it nearly 4,000 miles away but it is with me in my memory and in my heart. The little lamb in this picture came from a wool shop in Dublin as did the Christmas stocking. Sheep abound there and lots of woolen articles make their way into stores. Anyway, maybe they inspired me to pen “The Mystery of the Murky Bog.” Only The Shadow knows. Heh heh heh.
You hooked me! I love it! The name seems fitting for an Irish plot. Good luck with the rest and I’ll be waiting to read it! Have a day filled with good ideas!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks, Deb. Writing is such fun!
By all means! I was hoping for a link to finish the story! Blanche, you inspire me on a daily basis to keep writing. Happy holidays, Nancy
Thank you, Nancy! That comment means a lot to me. If you care to mention by three cozies on your Facebook page or blog and, if you should have time to write a review for Amazon on any one of the three, I’d be much obliged. Merry Christmas to you and Dan!
Sounds like a book I would want to read, Blanche. I’ll check it out.
Thanks, Janet. This book isn’t yet available. However, the three Darcy and Flora cozies, The Cemetery Club, Grave Shift, and Best Left Buried, are available.
I, too, was willing to read on. Please keep writing it. And the title is a good one for a spine chilling cozy to read by the fire on a cold night like tonight.
Thanks, Peg.