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...But still there is a truth to be found. We build our understanding through studying the separate scenes, revealing the solution."

    "Even so, the truth we see may be a house of cards. Though it seems intricate, logical and structured, a breeze may knock it down. One sweep and it is utterly destroyed."

    "True. Very true in some cases. But does it apply here?"

    I'm still probing, trying to find out what he knows; how much, how far his intelligence has taken him. I feel like a surgeon working blind, my hands making smaller and smaller movements, tightening.

    "It applies here," I say. "You invited me here. We both know why. You wouldn't have done it if you had no doubts. But there is no proof. Just as I have no proof against you, so are your hands empty, your accusations fruitless."

    "I don't think so," he says. He smiles.

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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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