We Know You're Busy Writing... by Edmund Crispin

We Know You're Busy Writing... by Edmund Crispin

In "We Know You're Busy Writing, But We Thought You Wouldn't Mind If We Just Dropped in for a Minute", Edmund Crispin crafts a darkly humorous tale of a writer's frustration. Mr Bradley, a detective story author, struggles to meet his deadline in his quiet Devon cottage. His work is derailed by the arrival of two unexpected visitors who can't seem to remember his name. As the interlopers make themselves at home and steadily deplete Bradley's alcohol supply, his patience wears thin. The visitors, oblivious to his growing irritation, continue to interrupt his work, believing writing to be an easy task. Crispin deftly balances comedy and mounting tension as Bradley searches for a way to rid himself of his unwelcome guests. The story builds to a surprisingly dark conclusion, offering a wry commentary on the challenges of the writing life. ⭐ Join my Patreon ⭐ https://patreon.com/barcud Go here for a library of ad-free stories, a monthly members only story and early access to the regular stories I put out. You can choose to have ghost stories only, or detective stories or classic literature, or all of them for either $5 or $10 a month. Many hundreds of hours of stories. Who needs Audible? Or, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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