As the moment of discomfort passed, Kr’zani sniffed. Was that the same smell from the fuel pipe coming from Stone? 

“What’s put you in a bad mood today, then? Don’t tell me it was…well, me?”

Kr’zani’s tail swished back and forth as he identified the scent for certain. “This is my normal mood, as always, Mr. Stone.”

“And how many times do I have to tell you to call me Adan?”

“You know very well that’s not a common practice among my people, Mr. Stone.”

The Pipe Predicament Chapter 2: The Unwelcome Visitor

This week, I’m continuing to polish and update the sci-fi mystery story that I wrote two years ago! I love whodunnits. I’ve read every Sherlock Holmes and every Poirot; what’s not to love, right?

But a couple of years ago, it suddenly hit me: why not put a whodunnit…in space?

This story is only a brief introduction to the characters of Wild Endeavours, a series of mystery stories starring the intergalactic detective Shera Nox. So get on board now and prepare yourself for a truly wild ride!

Thanks for reading; I get paid for every view on Simily!
-E.J.

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