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The Emerald Avenger v. the Corruptibles, Part Twenty-Four

Continued from Part Twenty-Three Downtown, Marco read the headline and cursed. “Welch ain’t that stupid.” His right hand man, Whitaker, peered at him through grandma glasses that went well with the secretary gray trousers. “Then what happened?” “The Emerald Avenger. He’s framed him, and I’ll bet you anything he framed those cops that were fingered…

Day of Dread, Part Fifteen

Continued from Part Fourteen On the day the continuance ended, Snyder walked over to Hollerman’s table and handed Hollerman a piece of paper. “A couple more stipulations for you to sign.” Hollerman read them. “This seems basic.” Hollerman pulled a pen out and signed. “Well, it beats having to spend ten days in court to…

The Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Twenty-Three

Continued from Part Twenty-Two Inside Welch’s e-mail one last time, the Emerald Avenger composed a reply to the last Nigerian e-mail, asking, “Did the wire arrive?” Below that, it included copies of all the messages that had been sent back and forth. Welch sent his weekly report to the chief, but the Emerald Avenger intercepted…

Day of Dread, Part Fourteen

Continued from Part Thirteen At the end of Merle’s direct examination of the imperial law expert, Snyder stood at the defense table. “Your honor, I would like to dis-miss my attorney.” Judge Appel leaned forward. “Specialist Snyder, have you ever heard the saying a man who is his own attorney has a fool for a…

The Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Twenty-Two

Continued from Part Twenty Captain Welch finished his meal at Fischer’s Café and took the check up to the front counter. He handed the waiter his credit card. After running it through the machine, the waiter handed it back. “Sir, your card was declined.” “What?” “Your credit card company wouldn’t pay.” What an outrage! “I’ll…