E for Equestrian-#atozchallenge

“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 5. Blurb & other Episodes Equestrian fatalities garner hacks’ interest. Jump kings land more notable obituaries. Dedicated profilers quote rival studs touting unimpeachable verities. “But whoever creates xysti, you are zelophobic.” Glossary: Xystus                         covered walkway for exercises Zelophobia                  extreme fear of jealousy   Archibald’s ‘Horse of the Day’ http://www.paulaura.com/betgloss.htm Easy Goer was … Continue reading

D for Destroyed-#atozchallenge

“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 4. Blurb & other Episodes Destroyed electrified fencing generates horse injuries. Jamila kneels, logically measuring nineteen oak posts. “Quite reasonable, suspecting tools utilising venom. Wounds betrayed xiphoid cuts, yielding a zootoxin.” Glossary: Xiphoid                       shaped like a sword Zootoxin                     poison derived from animal   Archibald’s ‘Horse of the Day’ http://www.paulaura.com/betgloss.htm Dawn Run pulled off … Continue reading

C for Confessions-#atozchallenge

“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 3. Blurb & other Episodes Confessions dictate everyone’s future. Guesses hamper investigations. Judging kitthoge lies mandates novel operating procedures, but quickly reveals suspects. Truths unite valid witnesses. “Xylophagous,” yelled zetetic Archibald. Glossary: Kitthoge                      left-handed; awkward Xylophagous              wood-eating Zetetic                         proceeding by inquiry; inquiring, investigating   Archibald’s ‘Horse of the Day’ http://www.paulaura.com/betgloss.htm Crisp as … Continue reading

B for Bodies-#atozchallenge

“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 2. [Blurb & other Episodes] Bodies can deliver essential forensic gems. However, interpreting Jamila’s knowledge left many nervous. Other patients queued religiously, suffering torment. Archibald’s usual victims were xanthocomic yeggs –  zappy. Glossary: Xanthocomic               yellow-haired Yegg                           a burglar or safecracker. Zappy                          lively; entertaining     Archibald’s ‘Horse of the Day’ http://www.paulaura.com/betgloss.htm Barbaro should have … Continue reading

A for Archibald-#atozchallenge

“A Brilliant Conspiracy” Episode 1. [Blurb & other Episodes] Archibald Brewster conjectures death eventually faces grooms. Hospital intern Jamila Knox laments. “Murder nevertheless. Obviously poison.” Questions raised steer two unique venerers whithersoever. X-rays yield zilch. Glossary: Intern                          a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for … Continue reading

A Brilliant Conspiracy

A Brilliant Conspiracy

Blogging from A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal 2016 April and the A to Z Challenge is drawing near, so today I’m posting about the Theme I intend to follow for the Month of April on Writing Wings. The Challenge runs over 26 days – with Sundays off for good behaviour – and each day … Continue reading