‘But I want to see the specials,’ he repeated. ‘Your mother and I always looked at the specials first. It’s what we always did when we came here.’
‘I know, dad.’
He glanced outside through the window that overlooked the garden. It was full of rose bushes and an elderly lady was caring for one of the pink damasks. Surrounding the garden was a tall red wall with a hint of city life beyond.
He took a deep breath and his eyes glazed over before turning his head towards the same nurse who was now tendering to one of the other patients.
‘Waiter, he called out. ‘I say, oh waiter. I’d like to look at your specials now please.’
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Inspector Macabre series:
The Case of the Buried Girl
The Case of the Bludgeoned Headmaster (coming soon)
Twisted Tales series:
Twisted Tales Episode II – The Gift
Twisted Tales Episode III – The Punter
Twisted Tales Episode IV – Beware The Baker Boys
Twisted Tales Episode V – Honey Trap Enterprises
Twisted Tales Episode VI – Lip Service
Twisted Tales Episode VIII – A Christmas Heist