Feel free to check out the earlier chapters of Asena first. “What are you doing here?” I asked. My eyes were wide and my hands balled into fists. This could not be happening. Not now. “Can’t I just stop by?” he asked, his charming grin that had let him pull a thousand cons sliding into… Continue reading Hero : Asena Ch. 13
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Bluffing : Asena Ch. 12
The next chapter in Asena is here and the spunky detective has some surprises in store for her! It has been a while since the latest update so feel free to check out the earlier chapters of Asena first. My office usually felt like a second home. I had slept here many nights and… Continue reading Bluffing : Asena Ch. 12
Asena Ch. 11: Information
Hello dear readers. It's been a while since we've dived into Asena's life. Here's a quick recap of the first ten chapters. After discovering Francis, the thief who stole from Marlene, dead at his hotel, Marlene proves that she has great observational skills and deduces it was murder. With a solid lead that someone with… Continue reading Asena Ch. 11: Information
Asena 10: Plans
Rejoin Asena as she scrambles to save both Emmett and Marlene from a possibly lethal plan to uncover the truth about Francis' murder. Comment below to add your thoughts and ideas! Thanks! This was a terrible plan. I wasn’t usually the type of person to get swept up in a grand idea without weighing… Continue reading Asena 10: Plans
Asena Ch. 9: A Coffee Shop Deal
Join Asena and Marlene as they dive deeper into their case with a familiar face making an appearance. If you think you know what might happen next or want to make a suggestion, comment below and you may just see your suggestion show up in the next installment! As always, thanks for reading and feel… Continue reading Asena Ch. 9: A Coffee Shop Deal
Asena Ch. 8: Harold’s Daughter
“She’s gonna be great.” He took a long drag on his cigarette and looked over at Harold. The wind had tousled his black hair and the smoke from his cigarette was snatched away almost immediately. Harold smiled, flicking an ash off the end of his cigarette into an ornate ashtray. He stared at his little… Continue reading Asena Ch. 8: Harold’s Daughter
Asena Ch 7: Partners
“Tell me again why she’s here?” Danny asked me. He was in his uniform and was taking notes in a tiny notebook. Similarly dressed cops were swirling around the hotel room. Forensics techs were dusting for fingerprints and detectives were theorizing with each other. “I didn’t expect there to be a body,” I snapped. “I… Continue reading Asena Ch 7: Partners
Asena Chapter 6: The Pembrook Ruby
I wasn’t sure if I had seen a grown man throw a bigger fit than the one Marlene’s security guard threw, but I was definitely happy to be inside The Carson and away from his white-hot glare. Marlene seemed absolutely thrilled and I felt the eyes drawn to us as she flounced through the ornate… Continue reading Asena Chapter 6: The Pembrook Ruby
Asena Chapter 5: Marlene
Marlene had a boyfriend who had liked to spoil her a few years ago. Fancy dinner dates, trips to exotic locations, purses more expensive than my college tuition, and, of course, flashy jewelry. Marlene loved the attention and didn’t care at all that most of it was stolen or paid for with stolen credit cards.… Continue reading Asena Chapter 5: Marlene
Asena Ch. 4: The Office
I knew that I had to find Francis. I laughed inwardly, enjoying my own Marvel reference. So far, I had caught a few lucky breaks. Emmett had heard of him at one of my favorite bars and Danny had been the cop to throw him out. I was feeling good about myself though I didn’t… Continue reading Asena Ch. 4: The Office
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