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156|An Answered Prayer

Author: Val Sims
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-29 19:25:52

"How long have you been working on this?" Igor asked, stepping close to the whiteboard, where Jaco's photo was now joined by Veronika and their five dead guys.

"Since last night."

"And this room? Why didn't you tell me about it? Does Ivan know about it?"

No one else knew about the room except Andrei, of course. He doubted Holly even knew it existed, even though the place had belonged to her for a time. He assured his lieutenant of this, joining him in front of the board. "And I didn't tell you because I had no use for it when I first discovered it. But now I do."

"So, what have you done so far?"

"Obviously that!" Andrei replied, slightly irritated. "I told you I only started last night. It's a work in progress."

"Well, I might have a few more clues for you," Igor said, exiting the room. He was back five minutes later with his own printed set of photos from the morgue. He stuck them up on the board, and when he was done, he stepped back to admire his handiwork.

"That's our key," he sa
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Debbie
Val a gem for you for these great chapters.
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Debbie
This story is getting better and more interesting with Andrei getting a heart and helping the father with funding for his church and the orphanage. Holly will love plan B better than A. Veronika almost died today with Andrei’s hands around her neck. She needs to die by Beth and Holly’s hands.
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