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...ing for an end to this; but leaving the country would not solve anything, it would just relocate the problem. But I want you to understand that Gabrielle will not be harmed, as long as she doesn't suspect me. If she suspects anything, she may follow me. And if she finds me, she may die."

You take a moment to allow the words to sink in. She may die...

Would he kill her? No, he couldn't... Someone else, then... Maybe someone else is always with him, and they would kill her if she discovered them. Maybe this person, whoever it is, is forcing Cal to comply. He says that leaving the country would just relocate the problem. So this person would follow him wherever he goes, and force him to continue these assaults on seemingly random people?

Your thoughts are interrupted.

Your phone rings

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Rac7hel CHARACTERS:
-- You (Edward) - a police officer in your mid-30's
-- Cal Beauchamp - a wealthy, respected 28-year-old businessman who you know to be a murderer.
-- Gabrielle - your 19-year-old sister who is engaged to Cal and recently pregnant.
-- Joseph - normal-looking 30-something-year-old guy who does Tarot readings on the street.
-- Old man - an old man who dresses like a gypsy and works on the street, saying creepy rude things to people for money.
-- Nicolas Dias - depends on who you ask.

SETTING:
New Orleans, present day. Well, let's say pre-Katrina to keep it simple.

STYLE:
The title is Outsmart because the characters are constantly lying and hiding things from each other. OR ARE THEY??? Everyone has his own agenda and probably doesn't want to reveal what that is. But somewhere, deep inside this story, there really is a coherent plot.

NOTE:
If you want to add to the story and wish to know a little more of what Jillian and I are planning, email me and I'll be glad to fill you in!

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