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Eleventh Hour

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 6:00am

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January 18 Prompt: Any, any, unexpected mercy, written for the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle."

Perhaps it were true what some said and God would never forgive him his earlier sins, for just when things had seemed to be going well he was thrust back into gaol, and at Christmas too!

“‘Ere’s a present for you Horner, you’re going home today,” the fellow said as he turned the key.

It was only later the man Horner realized his prayers had been answered even before his release, and rather than rant against his persecutor, he begged Heaven that Mr. Ryder might find a new life as well.

Date: 2023-01-18 03:23 am (UTC)
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Any, any, unexpected mercy

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