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Authors: Erik Branz
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a believer I must discover why Professor Harper was so focused on referencing this text of late, and if it had a direct connection to his research for Lebda and perhaps his untimely death.”
Holmes pulled up a chair before the desk, sat down, pulled the gloves over his long thin fingers and began to leaf through the ancient blood scrawled pages of that eldritch tome, searching for any clues that might aid his investigation. Watson decided instead to peruse the other literary works on the shelves nearby, as an unexplainable discomfort overwhelmed him while in proximity to that cursed archaic tome.
Over the next few hours Watson glanced frequently over his shoulder toward his companion who diligently scribbled down notes in a pocketbook of his own. He noticed that Holmes was busy comparing information between the journal taken from Professor Harper’s study and the dreaded Necronomicon. He wondered at how his friend, considering his disdain for anything of the obscure, knew so much about that dread book, but by now Watson was well beyond being surprised by Holmes and his seemingly endless knowledge of almost any topic.
Soon after, Watson, arms folded over his chest, snored lightly as he napped in one of the library’s plush leather chairs. Holmes meanwhile, explored unearthly elements well beyond his realm of understanding.
Chapter 13
Objects of Arcana
It was early afternoon and both companions were travelling in a cab en route back to that very room in Hampstead where Professor Harper was mysteriously killed.
Sherlock Holmes had explained to Doctor Watson that they must journey immediately to the address provided by Count Lebda in Metz, France in order to get to the bottom of the recent murders, and possibly stop events that may threaten the lives of many more people.
“What are you saying Holmes? That we must leave London and travel to France now? What are these horrific implications you suggest?!”
“When we have more time Watson I will fill you in on the theory I am working on, until then time is of the essence so we must hurry. We must also follow the path provided us and for now it points to this Lebda character. The trail on this side of the Channel is growing cold; therefore we will pick it up in France before it fades completely. But before we gather our travel bags at Baker Street we must first stop at Professor Harper’s residence to collect some items for our journey and so we head in that direction now.
“I had noticed certain strange objects the last time we were in his study, and although originally unfamiliar with them, Harper’s journal and the Necronomicon have since further expanded on their possible uses. Although I doubt it myself, the function of these objects may be very important, therefore they will accompany us on our journey to France just in case. Better to err on the side of caution I say.”
The constable left guarding the crime scene at Harper’s mansion allowed them access and mentioned as they entered; “Take anything you need Mr. Holmes.That was Inspector Lestrade’s orders. Whatever items may help you solve the case are at your disposal.” Locating these specific items took at least a half an hour of rooting about the professor’s study, and even then not all the items on Holmes’ mental check list could be found. The few articles pilfered included; a folio of rough notes in Harper’s hand, assorted arcane diagrams and sketches, sticks of charcoal wrapped in velvet cloth (the harder of the objects to find), and two fist sized star shaped stones of grayish hue. Holmes also selected a couple of books from Harper’s library of the outré, which he gently placed within his now bulging coat pockets
As the exited the mansion Holmes asked the constable to relay a message to Inspector Lestrade that he and Doctor Watson will be heading across the English Channel to continue their investigation on the European continent, and will send telegram reports
Holmes pulled up a chair before the desk, sat down, pulled the gloves over his long thin fingers and began to leaf through the ancient blood scrawled pages of that eldritch tome, searching for any clues that might aid his investigation. Watson decided instead to peruse the other literary works on the shelves nearby, as an unexplainable discomfort overwhelmed him while in proximity to that cursed archaic tome.
Over the next few hours Watson glanced frequently over his shoulder toward his companion who diligently scribbled down notes in a pocketbook of his own. He noticed that Holmes was busy comparing information between the journal taken from Professor Harper’s study and the dreaded Necronomicon. He wondered at how his friend, considering his disdain for anything of the obscure, knew so much about that dread book, but by now Watson was well beyond being surprised by Holmes and his seemingly endless knowledge of almost any topic.
Soon after, Watson, arms folded over his chest, snored lightly as he napped in one of the library’s plush leather chairs. Holmes meanwhile, explored unearthly elements well beyond his realm of understanding.
Chapter 13
Objects of Arcana
It was early afternoon and both companions were travelling in a cab en route back to that very room in Hampstead where Professor Harper was mysteriously killed.
Sherlock Holmes had explained to Doctor Watson that they must journey immediately to the address provided by Count Lebda in Metz, France in order to get to the bottom of the recent murders, and possibly stop events that may threaten the lives of many more people.
“What are you saying Holmes? That we must leave London and travel to France now? What are these horrific implications you suggest?!”
“When we have more time Watson I will fill you in on the theory I am working on, until then time is of the essence so we must hurry. We must also follow the path provided us and for now it points to this Lebda character. The trail on this side of the Channel is growing cold; therefore we will pick it up in France before it fades completely. But before we gather our travel bags at Baker Street we must first stop at Professor Harper’s residence to collect some items for our journey and so we head in that direction now.
“I had noticed certain strange objects the last time we were in his study, and although originally unfamiliar with them, Harper’s journal and the Necronomicon have since further expanded on their possible uses. Although I doubt it myself, the function of these objects may be very important, therefore they will accompany us on our journey to France just in case. Better to err on the side of caution I say.”
The constable left guarding the crime scene at Harper’s mansion allowed them access and mentioned as they entered; “Take anything you need Mr. Holmes.That was Inspector Lestrade’s orders. Whatever items may help you solve the case are at your disposal.” Locating these specific items took at least a half an hour of rooting about the professor’s study, and even then not all the items on Holmes’ mental check list could be found. The few articles pilfered included; a folio of rough notes in Harper’s hand, assorted arcane diagrams and sketches, sticks of charcoal wrapped in velvet cloth (the harder of the objects to find), and two fist sized star shaped stones of grayish hue. Holmes also selected a couple of books from Harper’s library of the outré, which he gently placed within his now bulging coat pockets
As the exited the mansion Holmes asked the constable to relay a message to Inspector Lestrade that he and Doctor Watson will be heading across the English Channel to continue their investigation on the European continent, and will send telegram reports
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