Shorthand Missile

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this chapter, Cole loses a friend, gains a few more, and proposes a dangerous plan.

The American is a noir tale in which expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this chapter, details become suddenly and increasingly important while ghosts linger in the background.

A very short story on the dangers of serving alcohol in a fantasy world.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this concluding chapter, McPherson is cornered by the thieves they've been chasing.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, a woman fleeing with hot goods runs into the only friend she may have left: Aggie McPherson.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, the ghost hunter goes looking for something tangible that she can use for leverage.

When hope keeps old ideas alive.

The American is a noir thriller of an expatriate in France who finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the good job of covering for a lie leads to permission for a bad idea.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, we learn about working with people you hate and how it can get you what you want.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, with a wounded boy in tow, the American calls on unlikely help.

A very short piece on the principals of power.

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this episode, Cole confronts the City's most dangerous gang.

In this episode, Shorthand Missile brings you a tale about the slow apocalypse, guns, and dogs. 

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, two dangerous men try to write a love letter.

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this episode, Cole goes searching for a promise to keep.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, lies and hope rage and a hiding place is found.

A very short piece about the longest night of the year.

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this episode, Cole must contend with a constable and a thief.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, with less than 24-hours to plan a kidnapping, the American heads to neutral ground in an attempt to rustle up the Corsican and friends.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, there's a cop, a cook, and a crook. Introductions go better than you'd think.

A short piece on the mountain and what lies beneath.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this chapter, the analyst asks the deep questions.

The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, a rush home to make sure Sophie is safe is thwarted by public transportation, leaving too much time to think.

A short piece on cruelty and mercy.

A short Halloween special about how the dead don't change.

The American is a noir tale in which an expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, tired of being followed by every thug in the city, the American sets an ambush to get some answers of his own. 

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this chapter, the analyst plunges into the depth's of Naugle's house and Slakterquay's history. 

An extra short piece for the beginning of your spooky season.

The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, a painful truth about friends becomes dangerous.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this chapter, Aggie gets to know some of the new neighbors of an old house.

The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl.  In this episode,  we learn an old man doesn't live alone, leading to an unexpected chase with dire results.

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this chapter, an old house pops up in a new neighborhood.

The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, to prepare for an extraction, something that looks like a plan has to be made. 

In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, a run of bad luck leads to the local casino. 

A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the expatriate returns to the scene of the crime of arson and murder.

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittanian Empire. In this concluding episode of the first story, an escape is planned that has but one exit -- murder.

A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, two Americans tell one another the lies they've been telling others and themselves. 

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this episode, a discovery leads to an irreversible decision.

A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American needs to find someone to blame for the murder he committed.

The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittanian Empire. In this first episode, an orphan goes to stay at his uncle's estate, only to discover what predators walk the halls of the Dunhill manor.

A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American ends up on the other side of the table, an unpleasant place to be at his work.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence services, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the missing Mikhail is discussed while killers circle each other.

A short piece about the things we try to recapture.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence services, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode there's murder, a cover-up, an alibi set. The only thing to worry about in this episode is whether anyone will believe it.

The judges are there, the gods are gone, and Death awaits. A short audio tale about an invisible city.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence services, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American runs from a murder with only desperate ideas to cover it up. 

A short audio tale about what happens when the wanting the American dream takes you to dangerous places.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence services, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American and Russian exchange names and blows.

A short tribute for Mother's Day. It is a duty that never ends.

An American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence services, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American gets help disposing of a corpse from someone who tried to kill him.