It is Morag Clementine’s first day at Hayward Hall, and so far, she is impressed.
Mystified, but impressed.
Barely noticing the clock stopped at fourteen minutes past nine.
The previous housekeeper's sudden departure is concerning.
But more concerning; where exactly is her employer?
Alexandria Blaelock writes stories, some of them for Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Pulphouse Fiction Magazine. She’s also written five self-help books applying business techniques to personal matters like getting dressed, cleaning house, and feeding your friends. Discover more at https://alexandriablaelock.