1. ProfNigma Stories #10: Schneider’s Island #7


    Date: 11/20/2016, Categories: Celebrities, Author: FrankSinner 

    ... have for having any sort of beef with Robert West.&#034 Robert Singer stood before a seated Spencer, Amy, and Col. Shay, slowly looking them over, and spending an especially lengthy time staring at the former Air F*rce member. There was a clear air of hostility, and Spencer could feel it, and planned to ask his father immediately afterward what their deal was. &#034So, can we get one of those boats and get out of here,&#034 Amy said impatiently. &#034Not this evening ma’am,&#034 Singer said, switching to a more calm tone. &#034We haven't been getting any boats in or out for the last three or four days that weren't fishing boats that don't go more than a mile out. In fact, I think you folks were the last ones to actually arrive.&#034 &#034That's impossible,&#034 Spencer said, interjecting. &#034There have been a few people who have left who got rides to the mainland, because of illness and whatnot. His wife was one of them.&#034 &#034I got no idea what to tell you, Mister Shay… unless they snuck past our harbour master, docked without seeing anything, and moved like lightning before anyone could notice in town, then no one has left this island.&#034 &#034So where are those people?&#034 &#034That's a good question, Mrs Shay,&#034 Singer paused for a moment. &#034We need to find the answer.&#034 &#034What would have stopped the boats… Sheriff?&#034 There was a tight acidity to the way Steven Shay said that word that made it clear that there was a real issue. &#034Fish ...
    ... migration. If boats came in and out, then it would disrupt what keeps this community going. Supposed to be done in a couple days, but I think this is a big enough deal that we can get you a boat by tomorrow to leave.&#034 &#034Well, do you have any leads?&#034 Amy asked nervously, looking into the bedroom where Savanna was still sitting on her bed playing. &#034Is there any chance someone here could have done something?&#034 &#034Not sure yet,&#034 Singer said, getting his notes together to leave. &#034I've spoken to a number of the friends of the bride and groom. Luckily, the three girls I talked to in that room at the end were forthcoming about some shady business. According to them and a couple of the guys verified this, apparently, one of the gentlemen here used to date the bride, and the Wests were apparently bribing him to try and end the wedding.&#034 &#034If you're talking about Beck,&#034 Spencer said, speaking up for the teen, &#034I've heard he can be a bit scummy but the k*d isn't a killer.&#034 &#034That does raise a question, Spencer… I hope you don't mind if I call you that. I knew you when you were a little k*d, actually. Do you remember the murders here when you were a k*d? And-&#034 &#034We're done here, Sheriff.&#034 Steven said with an intensity that stung like a hot poker against Singer's skin. &#034Maybe we are, but right now, I got a couple leads to check out, so I'm sure we will have this conversation again.&#034 Singer headed to the door, but paused, looking ...
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