Crime and Violins #9: The Death of Oaks
Arachne Jericho on May 4th 2008
Photography: mandj98
Arcady looked back at the gate and scowled at the approaching figure. “My damn father,” he muttered, snapping his cellphone shut, “can’t seem to keep a promise. Which makes him perfect for running for office this year.”
Hestia reached the gate, out of breath, and stretched up towards a control panel behind [...]
Crime and Violins #4: The Heart of Crown Royal
Arachne Jericho on Dec 30th 2007
Photography: Jaysspace.com
“So, how is Arcady doing?” asked Hestia.
They had retired to a corner table with a bottle of Crown Royal, the contents of which Zene was drinking with more cultured relish than the amateur wine-tasters hovering about.
He carefully considered his next words, which might make the difference between one Crown Royal or two.
“Chipper. [...]
Crime and Violins #3: Wolf-tempered Klutter, First Prelude
Arachne Jericho on Dec 30th 2007
Painting: Pieter Claesz
The raindrop notes of the first prelude of Bach’s Das Wohltemperierte Klavier played out like a spring shower, dancing between the clink of wineglasses and the murmur of voices. To his surprise, Zene was enjoying himself.
Don’t get too confident, he thought. It’s not like it’s Britten.
Under the warm light of the [...]
