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Conspicuous Consumption

Conspicuous Consumption

by | Nov 11, 2025 | P, Paul Paradise, Short Story

I arrived for my appointment to interview Chance Thurston at his upper Eastside penthouse. Thurston was tall and gracious. He showed me his elegant art collection before we sat in the living room. However, his mood changed when I showed him the six pictures. +++++In a...
A Close Call

A Close Call

by | Jan 21, 2025 | P, Paul Paradise, Short Story

Mark Well’s fixed me with a smug stare. “Are you a private investigator?” +++++My worst fear. I had no idea what brought this on, so I feigned surprise. “Me, a private eye?” +++++“I talked to Sam, the deli owner downstairs. Sam said he never spoke to you.” +++++I knew...