Friday, May 30, 2025

Jacques Vane Private Detective (Weekend Street/Reflections # 227)


 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Philly sidewalk was dull and grimy, a black-and-white blur of grit and secrets. Jacques Vane, trench coat flapping like a tired crow, trudged past a row of bikes. He didn’t look back at the woman in the white coat, but he felt her gaze—sharp, accusing, like a knife between the ribs. She knew something. They always did.

He was distracted by a man slipping a note to a stranger. Another scheme in this sleepless city. Lighting a cigarette, the ember flaring briefly, Vane growled, “Philly, you’ll grind us down.” The woman turned the corner, her jasmine scent lingering. He’d find her. He always did.

                                            Have a great weekend!

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9 comments:

Taken For Granted said...

I have always loved a good detective story. This one has a great start.

kwarkito said...

ah oui un non début de film avec une voix off sur ce plan... J'aime beaucoup cette photo

Cloudia said...

Yes, you are off to a good start!

Lydia C. Lee said...

That's funny. Well done (with the pic and story.)

Amypie71 said...

Yes he does look like a detective, the lady on the right seems a bit wary of him.

Linda said...

Good plot! I have not been able to link up yet. I get an error saying there is not enough space on the disk.

merlecolibri said...

lieutenant Colombo : nouveau look

Paspii said...

I can´t get my post listed, here´s mine. https://lahtistreetphotogaphy.blogspot.com/2025/05/congratulations.html

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Another detective story unfolding James. I like it and great shot to go with it. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a lovely week ahead