Tossed. Tumbling through turbulent water toward treacherous rocks. Thunder in my head. Eyes seared by the explosion. Nothing, not even stars. Continue reading
S for Sabotage – Azure Spark. Part 19
[Music treat at the end. This story will be posted in full after the Challenge for those of us that like to read everything in one complete telling,] SABOTAGE – Monday Midnight Stars shining on the sea should settle our nerves. Impossible now we are sure the scheming stinks. “How will we find these containers … Continue reading
R for Rogue – Azure Spark. Part 18
Regatta races are never routine. Padrig’s factors are in play as he leads us rank and file racers. We were warned. That includes the risk awaiting us on the Swedish yacht. Ffion tried to alert us, but thrills win every time. Continue reading
Q for Quake – Azure Spark. Part 17
Quiet meals in quaint country restaurants can sap resolve. Not tonight when we all have questions. Like what are the sea jewels? Not drugs. Continue reading
P for Prejudice – Azure Spark. Part 16
Police protection is deemed too pricey for our pay grade. Detective Inspectors might justify paying. Someone’s counting the police pennies again. And we’re not police for this practice day. We’re on our own as Sioned Wilkins and Rashmi Sharma – divers. Continue reading
O for Obstructions – Azure Spark. Part 15
Odious odours and smoke obscure the scene at the junction of Snowdon and Madog. I thread my way through the onlookers and under the police tape. The fire was fierce, destroying most of the corner building’s façade. A charred signboard hangs dangerously loose. Continue reading