https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/your-daily-word-prompt-fortitude-may-16-2019/ As a cop, it had been drilled into him and every other cop “never make promises”. The outcome was laden with invariables from human nature to stupidity and they’d let down the person they’d made the promise to as well as themselves. Still, he couldn’t help promising June they’d find her brother and his […]
Author: Covert Novelist
Irony
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/your-daily-word-prompt-irony-may-15-2019/ The irony of finding Roland’s “good luck hat” wasn’t lost on June. It started out as a joke but he kept it going anyway. Jackson had given it to him a long time ago presumably to keep him safe and perhaps it would if it led them to their location, kept the searchers on […]
Rambunctious
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/your-daily-word-prompt-rambunctious-may-13-2019/ They had walked several hours before reaching the first of the caves. Nigel informed June it was the smallest of all the caves with a distance of 500 feet inside and it wasn’t large enough to accommodate the supplies and however many men involved. As they passed it, June thought of their childhood, how […]
Guise
Nigel hadn’t pulled any punches outlining the situation facing them. He’d taken time to cover all the possibilities and her part in each instance. He hoped it would be enough to keep them all safe. Unfortunately, it was a guessing game at best with puzzle pieces missing. He didn’t know who he was dealing with, […]
Ambiguous
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/10/your-daily-word-prompt-ambiguous-may-10-2019/ Nigel was playing out every eventuality in his mind; all the possible outcomes considerations and possible responses. He wanted to be prepared for every contingency and not leaving out a single ambiguous response on the part of his team. Everyone had on the same page. Knowing his men as he did, knowing their response […]
Disposition
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/your-daily-word-prompt-disposition-may-9-2019/ As they continued searching, Nigel considered their situation. It was imperative he keep a close eye on June to protect her and he was amazed at how much her safety mattered, above and beyond the usual considerations. June had a sunny disposition but underneath he noted a strong character and stronger constitution. She’d need […]
Jejune
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/your-daily-word-prompt-jejune-may-8-2019/ As they continued their trek, carefully searching, Nigel asked, “Have you ever painted something you couldn’t part with?” “Numerous! That’s when I know it is worth selling. If I struggle to let go of it, then it will be a success and someone else will love it as much as I. A couple of […]
Tenacious
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/your-daily-word-prompt-tenacious-may-7-2019/ “I figured you for crime dramas.” June smirked. “Get enough of that on the job. Besides, I can punch holes in most of the storylines and I know the perp minutes after the intro.” When June smiled he added, “Drives people crazy.” “I imagine so. I’m with you. I usually have it figured out […]
Comedy
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/your-daily-word-prompt-comedy-may-6-2019/ Comedy It was too dark to continue so they set up another make-shift camp and were warming by a fire when June started laughing. At Nigel’s questioning look, she said, “Sorry, was thinking of a comedy, I was trying to come up with a movie that fit the situation. Roland loved comedy as much […]
Substantial
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/05/your-daily-word-prompt-substantial-may-5-2019/ Her jet-black flowing hair deep chocolate brown eyes and lovely figure were all appealing but what drew him toward her most of all was what he knew about her. Having read a bio on her, he knew her character, her strongly held beliefs regarding right and wrong her loyalty and determination and most of […]
Force
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/04/your-daily-word-prompt-force-may-4-2019/ June was delighted and optimistic at what she hoped was a turning point. Nigel wasn’t nearly as confident. He didn’t believe in coincidence and it would certainly be a stroke of luck if he was one of the men involved. Obtaining more information on the man’s identity might indicate whether he was involved and […]
Region
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/03/your-daily-word-prompt-region-may-3-2019/ Region “I agree. I haven’t figured it out yet. Interestingly they are backpacking boots, built for heavy loads, gnarly terrain, high cut to stabilize ankles to carry a lot of weight. They appear to be full-grain leather with a rubber bumper to protect from impacts. Maybe not well broken in but broken in none-the-less […]
Photos
Nigel had already made coffee and was enjoying it when she got up. “Hi.” Breakfast was a quiet affair. June usually woke with a positive attitude, determined to find Roland and Jackson, convinced it would only be a matter of time. Perhaps it was the gloomy the mist surrounding them that played a part in […]
Development
Development Another day passed without results and June felt frustrated and concerned. It was a matter of time before Roland ran out of items to drop, especially items that wouldn’t be of interest or noted. Hard to tell whether the creeps had gone through their things by now and taken anything of interest or concern. […]
Negotiation
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/30/your-daily-word-prompt-negotiation-april-30-2019/ Negotiation “While we’re being straight here,” June paused momentarily, “how good are you at negotiation?” She paused again before adding, “Do you think we’ll have a chance to negotiate, get them out safely?” Nigel looked directly into June’s eyes. He knew she needed the truth. “It’s always possible. Honestly, it depends on the captor’s […]
Represent
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/28/your-daily-word-prompt-represent-april-28-2019/ Represent June admired what Nigel stood for, what he represented. Honesty, integrity, truth, justice. It was evident in every line of his body in ways he probably wasn’t even aware as if he wore a cloak. She was more drawn to him with every passing moment shared. Nigel wouldn’t give up until both men […]
Omit
Omit https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/23/your-daily-word-prompt-omit-april-23-2019/ Nigel went over every tidbit of information he had acquired regarding both men. He wasn’t about to omit a single detail lest something lend assistance or a hint about what was happening. His current and only logical theory was that Jackson was the target whether it was money a vendetta a lark a […]
Association
n https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/your-daily-word-prompt-association-april-22-2019/ “Can you tell me more about Jackson?” “Like what?” “Interests, hobbies, likes ‘n dislikes, associates, was he a party animal or into drugs or alcohol? “I see where you’re going with this. You’re wondering if his actions or lifestyle resulted in something nefarious.” She paused a moment before continuing, “Jackson is Jackson. I […]
Initiative
Initiative https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/21/your-daily-word-prompt-Initiative-april-21-2019/ Although it was a short period of time to have spent together, June enjoyed Nigel’s company, more so as time passed. He’d taken the initiative in asking questions, personal questions to learn more about her and he was on target regarding his assessment of her character. He was strong determined and confident in […]
Examine
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/your-daily-word-prompt-examine-april-17-2019/ Several hours later, having hiked through dense mountainous terrain, the two sleuths stopped, taking a quick break before continuing on. They’d examined every inch of the pathway since finding the boot print hoping to find another clue. So far, nothing. It irked Nigel. Although he wasn’t given to second guessing himself, he wondered if […]
Subsidiary
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/16/your-daily-word-prompt-subsidiary-april-16-2019/ June smiled. “I did some research on you once I knew who was being called in. You actually own the company, you aren’t a subsidiary.” Nigel nodded, “That’s true.” “Pretty risky starting a new company…” “Not really. I know what I’m doing, and I only hire the most qualified applicants. I’d been involved in […]
Participate
Participate https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/your-daily-word-prompt-participate-april-15-2019/ As they walked, searching intently for other tell tail signs June asked, “Are all your men former cops? Or are they dedicated searchers?” “A little from column a and b. I hand picked each man because I needed to make sure they’d meld together well, one’s strengths would compensate for any weakness in […]
Modify
M https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/your-daily-word-prompt-modify-https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/your-daily-word-prompt-modify-april-14-2019/ They were well on their way, having hiked half the distance allocated when June dropped to the ground. “Look!” Nigel dropped to his haunches to better observe what she was pointing at. “Foot prints.” “Yeah, not just any footprint. See that missing chunk out of the side of the heal?” “Yeah.” “It’s Roland’s. […]
Characteristic
Characteristic https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/13/your-daily-word-prompt-characteristic-april-13-2019/ It wasn’t characteristic for Nigel to share bits of his home life June surmised given the shake that followed, and she wondered if it were her in particular, or his way in general. His next words surprised her. “I’m comfortable around you, June. Not something I’m given to or admitting for that matter.” […]
Participate
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/04/12/your-daily-word-prompt-participate-april-12-2019/ Participate If asked, June would have immediately offered to participate in the search for Roland and Jackson, not only because she knew the men and their habits well but because she was a seasoned hiker and it was possible Nigel might have agreed, but it was doubtful; therefore, she’d done the next best thing, […]