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Hugo dragged on his Gauloise. He’d left the hotel room swiftly and was looking at the beautiful facade.
How could such a monstrous act have been committed in such a picturesque building?
Years working for the police had hardened him to acts of depravity, but what he’d witnessed sickened him.
The activities in that room had been evil; blood saturated the sheets and the girl’s hair was a dishevelled, congealed mess.
How could anyone view children as sexual beings?
He threw the dog-end into the gutter and strode back inside.
For the first time ever Hugo considered not following procedure.
Word Count: 100
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Clare Hempstead 
Dear Clare,
How indeed? Graphic, gritty and well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. It started off a bit more graphic, but I toned it down!
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A brutal murder scene. I suspect he won’t hold back when he catches up with the killer. Well written.
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No, I don’t think he will be very tolerant!
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Very well crafted scene.
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Thank you Neel.
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How, indeed. I could feel his anger, contempt, and need for justice.
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Thank you. I hoped the emotions would come across.
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A very strong opening for what could be something longer perhaps? Very well written, disturbing stuff Clare
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Thanks Lynn. I may try to develop this. I’m still experimenting with different things at the moment.
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It’s worth pursuing I think – has a good thriller feel to it. Good luck with it 🙂
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This is like the opening of a novel… but maybe procedures are more important than ever.
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Thanks Bjorn. Procedures to catch him are vital, but it’s is the procedure regarding his fate when caught that Hugo is considering disregarding! Not enough words to make that clear – I thought that when I posted it!
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Ahh… ..
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I’m sure he could save the state a lengthy trial if he failed to follow procedure.
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Yes, he could! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I’m with Hugo on this one. Dark and gritty!
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Thanks Draliman 🙂
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A powerful description of the scene, Clare. The policemen must feel this way at times. Good writing. —- Suzanne
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Thank you. 🙂
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I couldn’t do their job, that’s for sure. Strong story.
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Thanks Sandra. I couldn’t do it either. One view of a scene like that and I’d be out of there!
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This is not my genre, but this was powerful writing, especially if you toned it down.
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Thanks Michael. Not really my genre either, but I thought I’d try something different.
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Very well done. I think sometimes rules are meant to be broken.
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Thanks. I think even the most law-abiding gendarme reaches his limit!
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Very gritty and dark. How did such a lovely picture lead you there?
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Because, it was such a lovely picture, I wanted to find a contrast. I wanted to show that horrific things can happen anywhere and we are often unaware of what happens within seeming peaceful places. Thanks for asking! 🙂
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It’s 55. Hope you enjoy it.
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I can’t find your story on the linkup – what number is it please?
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I agree. I wondered about the “swiftly” but later it made sense. Nauseating scene! We had a horrific murder among our kin and I sure feel for cops dealing with the likes.
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Thanks Christine. I don’t know how they deal with the things they must see. Thank goodness they do!
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I could never do their job either. I’d spend all my time being angry and disgusted and would probably end up doing jail time as I might not follow procedure once I caught them either!
Very well described.
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Thanks Dale. I don’t know how they control their anger in some situations.
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Wow!
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Thanks Dawn! 🙂
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Do it, Hugo! Some circumstances require stepping around procedure! Nicely done. :o)
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Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
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Gritty and brutal Clare, makes you feel for the gendarme.
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Its so sickening. Human depravity and all that😢
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