Jack the Ripper – A Love Story ( Excerpt 74 )
‘What makes you so certain, Doctor?’ asked Sergeant Godley. ‘Our man wouldn’t try to conceal his identity, he likes to tease the Police, but he would never resort to something as crass and childish as this!’ I stated with surety.
‘So, you believe its just some sad attention seeker trying to cash in on the notoriety?’ said Abberline. ‘I could be mistaken, but I just don’t see our man stooping to something as pathetic as this, what would he gain from it?’ was my considered reply. ‘I have to admit!’ said Abberline, ‘That my thoughts were much the same as yours, why go out of your way to attract attention, when it is the last thing that you want.’
‘Exactly my thoughts, he already has more attention than his behaviour deserves, why in heavens name would he want more. I believe it is just some meddler who is trying to embarrass the Police and Civil Authorities, what he hopes to gain by it, I have no idea?’ was my carefully considered answer.
‘One more question?’ I’m afraid,’ said Abberline, ‘Will our man kill again?’ ‘ I would say most definitely, and soon, the fool behind this letter, has almost issued him with a challenge, I dread to think what his reaction will be, only that he will do something worse and more spectacular than before, my mind shudders to think what that might be?’ I said and meant every word, after all, who knew better than I.
(C) Damian Grange 2018
Mysterious as ever this character of the Ripper.
Who knows what he think and what he might do …
in the dark he waits and in the dark we all do the waiting as well ….
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I’m quite happy the way this is going it seems I have unwittingly kept the suspense going all the way thus far!
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It’s a cat and mouse game now…..I love the sense of suspense you create.
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I’m really gratified that the majority of my readers see it that way, many thanks for your support!
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Many thanks to you for sharing you stories😀
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My pleasure your feedback makes me a better writer or at least I hope so!
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The more and more deep and intriguing…
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Thank you so much that’s what I like to hear!
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Another great addition! I so enjoy!
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Thank you so much that’s what I like to hear. My readers are important to me!
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The Mr. Hyde side of this particular doctor’s personality is definitely taking over the Dr. Jekyll side.
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Then just as sudden he reverts back to the caring physician, He is a man of many parts!
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You have such unique content, I must say 🙂 Good work!
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Thank you so much for your kind comment!
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