16 Comments
User's avatar
Allen Kwon's avatar

Olivia’s internal monologue is like if Dexter and Fleabag had a morally ambiguous baby.

Expand full comment
Nocturnal Narrator's avatar

I’m absolutely taking this as a compliment. Thank you 🖤

Expand full comment
Anoushka's avatar

i will SOB if you don't drop the next chapter right now 😭

Expand full comment
Thomas Cargen's avatar

Keeps getting better. I was fooled, then the plot twisted again. Lovin it.

My guess is that they( not police) seem to operate in a more functional, result driven way - the way rules need to be 'greyed' in support of 'effictivess'.

This gravitate towards both/mix of violence and benevolence; not quite gang, and past general fields of standard training in private and govt spaces.

...That leaves fringe outfits (rare, since thesr guys are very coordinated, connected, and at least above average in any charm school or higher education).

Or - more likely;

Select members of a more behind the scenes group that are motivated (there by choice)... that leaves special operators. Since they are well funded and American.

* do i sense any foreign tells? Cadence in voice? Ethnic spice hints? What model and issues are there footwear and sidearms?

With more details, we could rule out overseas special operators or woerd one offs.

My second guess would be federal; cia fbi. If only for the fact that zooming around openly without plates and 100% dialed in attire would raise attention ( that they could deal with), but they would have no reason to impersonate, to stick out, generally speaking.

Expand full comment
Mnēmēsis's avatar

The dichotomy between Ben and Olivia’s methods of fact-finding is so incredibly entertaining. The way he plays into the sleazy “flirty” comments to throw-off the sociopath, while she simultaneously surprises him at every turn. It’s beautiful to watch the chess game/dance/ contest between the two unfold. Not to mention delightfully entertaining.

Which just goes to show the sensational skills of our dear Narrator.

I eagerly await the next instalment!

Expand full comment
Tas's avatar

Damn.... Yet another great chapter 😁

I think he's mixed with the mob or something along those lines.... Or extremely high intelligence level government org... 🤔 Maybe gone rogue🤔 in either scenario 😉

Can't wait to see how this all goes 😆

Expand full comment
Nocturnal Narrator's avatar

Ohhh you are so close! Wont spoil it by telling you which guess. I’m so glad you’re liking the story so far 🥹🖤

Expand full comment
MaDMan's avatar

He comes back from the dead, and he is the perfect husband. Oh Liv, is that a drop of love that is falling from your heart?

Expand full comment
Ariadne Pautina's avatar

This is… twisty. Sneaky. More twisty. A dark pretzel of sneakiness.

I absolutely LOVE it!

Granted, Ben’s pretending was a cruel thing and I was angry. Then things changed and changed again. So, I was then no longer (as) angry.

I need more. Please. Now. Thank you. 🖤

Expand full comment
Nocturnal Narrator's avatar

I’m so glad that you’re liking it! And sorry for masking you angry 😅 there will be any more of those moments.

Expand full comment
Ariadne Pautina's avatar

I shall prepare accordingly 🤣

Expand full comment
Nocturnal Narrator's avatar

But, I have begun polishing chapter 6! Any guesses to who the fake cops are? 👀

Expand full comment
Ariadne Pautina's avatar

I have my suspicions…

There wasn’t enough time of neighbours to call so I had an inkling before they figured it out. But now… options, options, options…

So sneaky! Utterly delightfully devious.

Expand full comment
Happy Nielsen's avatar

“Could have also been who he was as a person, which I found to be insufferable.”

I love her so much

Expand full comment
Nocturnal Narrator's avatar

She's so real for that line *high-fives self*

Expand full comment
Happy Nielsen's avatar

Hahahahha you/she really are

Expand full comment