
A fictional short story series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Whynn sat on her living room chaise nestled among her library of ancient text replicas, wiping her tears with the back of her hand,
“Its okay, I just need a minute. Don’t bother with the water. I will be alright.”
Doctor D’jet slumped down into the other end of chaise,
“Of course you would know that I would rush to offer you water, or a tissue. It is as I suspected, you know things, events before they happen…because of…”
“Because of…what?” Whynn, now composed and alert asked.
“Because your contact with the gem, possibly, somehow triggered something in your inherited DNA lineage. I mean on your mother’s side.
“What lineage!”
“Oh come now, Whynn you must have suspected something. Since your eighth birthday, suddenly and without any academic credentials, your mother travels the world lecturing on Egyptian alchemy. I attended one of her lectures when I studied at Cairo University. Her expertise was out-of-this world uncannily brilliant. As if, she knew the subject first hand.”
Sensing that Whynn’s interest was peaked, Dr. D’jet continued,
“Years later, after that lecture, I searched out your mother to obtain her assistance on my PHD thesis into the Fahamuiti royal family’s role in the demise of Egyptian alchemy. She told me in confidence that she had traced her genealogy back to the apprentice to King Fahamuiti’s sorcerer. On his death bed, Fahamuiti’s sorcerer charged his apprentice with hiding the gem from the royal family, forever. Your mother’s search led her to the records for Ellis Island immigration. And, the rest you know as a bedtime story. Did you suspect that your mother’s story was real?”
“Yes! And, I can see now, she wanted me to be curious just enough to pursue it. She knew me well. Given a puzzle, I will comb the earth until I find a solution.”
“Well, enough about me. You came here to see me. From the moment I saw you earlier, I knew that the gem did not make it safely to Cairo, despite your painstaking security and oversight in its shipment. And now, you are in a bind. Your head office, in Egypt wants you to locate the gem, or else.”
Looking at Dr. D’jet who was now pale from Whynn’s exacting summary of his current predicament, Whynn inquired,
“Am I right?”
Shifting his weight in the chaise and cupping his hands under his chin, he replied in hushed tones, as if he was revealing a secret to a confidante.
“Yes, the gem disappeared in-flight, between here and Cairo. I placed it in the diplomatic pouch, and locked it with the official seal; then I drove with it to JFK Airport and checked it in personally on the scheduled freight flight to Cairo. Hours later at Cairo International, Cairo Museum staff opened the still-sealed diplomatic pouch, only to find that the gem was gone. It had somehow vanished! And yes, I could use your help.”
Whynn, paused for a moment. Her reply came with an absolute certainty in her voice, which made the hair on the back of his neck stand on edge,
“The gem is safe, I know exactly where it is.”
**Continued next week**
How exciting! I would love very much to read the whole of the story, in one place. Perhaps a short book?
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Great idea! I will see what I cab do.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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A pleasure.
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A lovely next part of the story, Suzette!
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Thank you Carol Anne. Glad you are enjoying the story thus far.
Happy Thursday to you🙂
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And the same to you Suzette, happy Thursday 😆😙
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Thank you😊
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I enjoyed your short work of fiction. You set the stage for a real mystery concerning the gem. I look forward to reading the next part.
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Wonderful to hear! I am happy you are enjoying it. Thank you.
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Well of course yes, the gem 💎 has a journey of its own. The work is not done.
I’m excited to read the next stop. Whynn is confident, well she knows that gem is safe. Can’t wait!!
Makouvlei here we come.
Ohhhh where is Meg, she never showed up.
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I am happy you are enjoying the story! Meg will turn up again, more to some. Thank you for your kind support and for reading with such discernment and wisdom.
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I’m enjoying your stories Suzette.
I’m in awe that i can have convesation with the writer of this mystery series.
Fascinating indeed.
My pleasure indeed.
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I am enriched and delighted by your comments and conversations about the plots and characters. A real pleasure for me as well. Thank you!😊
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You welcome dear😊
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Nicely done. I love all the details. Amazingly well thought out. 🤗❤️
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Thank you Joni! I am so pleased you enjoyed it. It is a pleasure to write stories. May your joy be full this day. Peace to you my friend.
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You put great detail in your stories. I can tell you do a lot of research too. Excellent Suzette ❤️🤗🦋 Peace to you my friend. Love Joni
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Thank you. I enjoy the work to present the story as best as I can. Not perfect by any means, but I try.
Thank you Joni. Blessings to you.🙂
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Great writing Suzette. I look forward to reading more. Blessings to you dear friend. Love to you and your family. 🤗❤️🙏
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Thank you Joni! Love to you and your family as well. Peace 🙂
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Will I be able to keep up with the pace of the unfolding drama?!!!
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Thank you Goff, I am certain you will! Thank you for reading and for your support. More to come…
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Pleasure. Exciting Read. Really enjoyed.
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Thanks again Goff.
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Cheers.📖
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Very good poem
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Thank you!
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Is going to actually be from the past? Thus is getting very mysterious! Great work. Maggie
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Thanks Maggie. Time is a huge factor. The past factors in the plot, you are correct. More to come🙂
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Ah! Can’t wait to read more……
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Wonderful! So glad you are enjoying the story.
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Great story thus far. The comments sections in the other parts was closed.
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Thank you Jude! Oh my my apologies, I was not aware that the comments had closed on the other parts.
So pleased that you enjoyed the story thus far. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Blessings to you. Stay safe my friend🙂
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Was sorry to see comments were closed on your earlier posts…this is such an original idea ““Time is a circle—
The present its diameter,
the past its circumference.” Very cool!
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Oh sorry about the comments. Really glad to hear that you enjoy the story. Thank you for your kind word.. Cheers.
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