The front hall of the odd, ancient building was much lighter and grander than Basil had anticipated.
“May I help you, young man?” A woman in a black blazer, her hair in a tight bun, sat behind a glass counter.
Basil forced his gaze away from the sparkling jewels encased beneath the counter. “I, uh, I’m looking for August Templetorn.”
“Third floor.” Her hand was on the receiver of an antique phone. “On the left, as I’m sure you know.”
As Basil ascended the winding stairs, he thought he heard her say, “Send out your scouts. August has caught another.”
ETA: I should probably direct you to Basil Thistlethorn Goes Left.
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Lisa Dunn 
Intriguing. I’m not sure exactly what’s going on here, darling, but it’s piqued my interest, that’s for sure.
Deliberately mysterious, yes….great names and description.
Yes, me too. I love the names, I love the details, but what the hell?????
Oh geez, what happens?
Well, now, I can’t very well reveal that today, can I? 🙂 I can, however, direct you to a previous story – https://waitingforaname.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/friday-fictioneers-to-the-left/ – to explain how Basil found himself in this predicament.
I had to re-read the other one first then this one. Nicely done. Now I’m wondering what next?? 🙂
Oh Basil! I see bad things in your future my boy!
Grim things indeed lie ahead for dear Basil… 😉
Dear Lisa,
I will follow you anywhere. Keep leaving the breadcrumbs. Thanks.
Aloha,
doug
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying my little stories! 🙂
I love the names you have chosen… but not entirely sure yet what Basil will face .
I’m not sure either!
Dear Lisa,
Keep going. I’m all in and ready for the next installment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle!
Clever storyline here…very intriguing……
Thank you. I don’t entirely know where it’s going yet. So many, many details to work out…
I had to go back and reread the first one, but I remember it well now. I hope you’ll continue this storyline. It’s very intriguing and well-written.
Thanks. It’s a back burner story, but I’m eager to develop it more. Basil is delightfully fun to write!