'Gentlemen, this building is a piece of history. Two hundred years ago, it belonged to a very rich banker. He got rich on the inflation which killed many businesses at that time. I don't want to go into the details now. Suffice it to say that people didn't like the man. They didn't like him … Continue reading L-3: Murder in the Manor House
L-3: Three Bottles of Wine
They came to say good-bye to them. The soldiers liked this couple, the owners of a little restaurant on the edge of the little town. They were husband and wife, and they were old. The soldiers' unit was in the town during the summer. Now they were ordered to pack and move to a different … Continue reading L-3: Three Bottles of Wine
L-3: In Hotel Room At Eleven
It was about eleven o'clock when he went to bed. But he couldn't sleep. The noises from the street and the memories of the past twenty-four hours were keeping him awake. The neon lights from the nearby bar were coming in through the window. The badly closed blinds allowed them to play a little light … Continue reading L-3: In Hotel Room At Eleven
L-3: At the Lighthouse
When they reached the old lighthouse, it was already dark. Every six or seven seconds, the lighthouse flashed a strong light to the sea, which was surrounding the island. The light went on and few seconds later, it was dark again. blog: L-3: At the Lighthouse The men were standing around the door. They were … Continue reading L-3: At the Lighthouse
L-3: Leather Case
They headed to the Bed & Breakfast in the small village. According to the latest info, the man stayed there two weeks ago. He stayed there only for one night, but the detectives decided to check it out and see if the people in the B&B could remember something about him. An elderly lady was … Continue reading L-3: Leather Case
L-3: At an Old House
The house looked deserted. It seemed that nobody had lived in it for many years. But they had no choice. It was raining cats and dogs and strong winds were starting to blow. They quickly needed to hide from the coming storm. blog: L-3: At an Old House As they were coming to the door, … Continue reading L-3: At an Old House
L-3: Message in the Bottle
Two men were standing on a bridge over a river. The city lights were on and the traffic was low. It was shortly after 11pm on a weekday. The streets were deserted just like the roads. The two men were a policeman and a psychologist. They were good friends, but they didn't work together. They … Continue reading L-3: Message in the Bottle
L-3: There Was No Other Way
She was standing in the middle of her office and she was talking to someone on the phone. 'Yes, sir. I am telling you that I'm doing what I can. But we need more time...' she was walking back and forth. 'Yes, I know that we don't have time.. yes, I know it very well. … Continue reading L-3: There Was No Other Way
L-3: All Trains Cancelled
As Jeremy entered the train station, he noticed a group of excited people gathered around the ticket office. They were clearly very unhappy about something. Some were moving their hands quickly and talking loudly to one another. Some were even shouting at the ticket office agents. He approached the group and looked at the train … Continue reading L-3: All Trains Cancelled
L-3: Three Men in the Traffic Jam
Jack had been following them since they got into the car. There were three men inside the car and Jack knew exactly where they were going. He kept his distance from them and stayed three cars behind them. They were stuck in the traffic and the traffic was moving slowly. It was getting dark and … Continue reading L-3: Three Men in the Traffic Jam
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