She saw it floating on the TV console, then on the wall – the shadow of half a face wearing a turban with dark, intense eyes.
Did she do the right thing by choosing to stay alone in a palace converted to a hotel resort?
She walked to the library and randomly pulled out a book, and… a photograph fell from the pages – of the same man.
This was getting interesting, and she needed a pinch of reality before delving into historical fiction, so she switched on the TV.
A newsreader she detested was talking about a criminal who placed mysterious clues in resorts and then demanded money to exorcise the ghost.
She called the reception to say, “I’ll pay someone who can co-author a mystery novel with me.”
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Very nice.
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That palace turned into a hotel sounds like a great place to stay. It even comes with mysteries and a potential co-author.
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A perfect mix of suspense, wit, and an unexpected ending. 😄🤍✨
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Such thought-provoking mystery… 🤔 Excellent six! 👍
Have a wonderful day! ☺️
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Thank you, Aptivi!
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You’re most welcome, Reena!
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