Tag: Midas Touch
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Midas Touch: Chapter 19
Anna woke up with a start, gasping for air. Sitting up, she looked over her body and sighed in relief. Her nightmare was just that, a nightmare. Yesterday really did happen. She was healed. A smile plastered onto Anna’s face. She felt so good! Her parents had fawned over her the entire day and were…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 18
“Ms. Clark.” An older woman in a business suit stepped up to Eliza’s desk. Eliza looked up from her computer and smiled at her snobby supervisor. “Mrs. Davis. How can I be of service?” Mrs. Davis glared at her but quickly hid it. She probably suspected Eliza started a rumor about her but didn’t have…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 17
Vincent paced back and forth on the front doorstep. It had been years since he’d visited his grandma. They had not left on the best terms the last time they had met. But, Vincent was desperate. He rang the doorbell. The door creaked open to reveal a shriveled old woman. Vincent forced a smile. “Hi,…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 16
Detective Jacques sighed as he entered his office and home. Tessa had shared some interesting information, but he wasn’t sure how useful it would be. She had seemed hesitant to talk to him at first, but when he said people were missing, she opened up a bit. She repeated how David came in with two…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 15
“In what can only be described as a modern-day miracle, St. Earnest Women’s Hospital has been visited by what people have been calling the Flame Blessing. Two women from an organization called the Order of the Flame started healing multiple people. Over a dozen women have been cured of terminal diseases. “We have verified with…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 14
“The North had many advantages against the South. Namely, their industrial and economic power. They had . . .” Karlee yawned as the lecture droned on. College was fun and all, but the freshman classes were pretty boring. Karl hadn’t been much of a scholar, and Karlee wasn’t one either. But, she needed to push…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 13
Cassidy knocked on the door and walked inside the office. “Welcome back,” Juliet said. “I trust your interview went well.” “Of course,” Cassidy said. “I know exactly what they’re looking for, and I have the right qualifications.” Having the top buttons on her blouse open also helped a bit. She rubbed her shoulders. As useful…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 12
“Have you seen this person?” Karlee said holding a flyer with a picture of her brother. The student ignored her, only sparing a casual glance. Undeterred, she approached the next pedestrian. “Excuse me, have you seen this person?” The guy shook his head and said, “Sorry, I’ll keep my eyes out for him.” He took…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 11
Jacques sighed as he looked at his notes; he tried visiting with Alec’s family again, but nothing. He hadn’t had any more leads. Jacques made his way to the landlord’s apartment; maybe he’d have some information. “Simon! I know you’re in there,” a woman yelled at the landlord’s door. “Excuse me,” Jacques asked. “Are you…
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Midas Touch: Chapter 10
“So, how do you know this man again?” David asked as he stared out the car window in wonder. They had stopped at the gate of a huge mansion. They were waiting for the security guard. “He was a roommate back in college,” Cassidy responded. “We interacted a few times when I was a police…
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