Jun. 28th, 2013

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Canon Story: Abbey Grange
Title: Modern
Author: [livejournal.com profile] spacemutineer
Rating: G
Author's Note: I was thinking why Holmes never seemed to write his promised textbook on detection, and the timing of when he was supposed to write it in retirement gave me my answer. I like to think at the end of this one, he uses another piece of modern technology: the telephone.


The machine buzzes to life, a hive of modern electric technology. Keys are pressed; words appear.

THE SCIENCE AND ART OF DETECTION
BY SHERLOCK HOLMES

Beneath, a vast expanse of white paper stretches unbroken. The journeyman author thirsts for advice, but consultation with the professional has not occurred in years.

Holmes switches off the typewriter. In Sussex, all is silence.
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Hello, friends! For this Sunday's canon reading and writing pleasure, we have a personal favorite of mine: The Devil's Foot! On the verge of a breakdown, Holmes retreats to Cornwall for rest on doctor's orders. But there's not much chance for rest when people are being driven out of their minds to their deaths by sheer terror.

We'll be discussing the Granada TV adaptation of The Devil's Foot as well on Sunday. You can catch it on YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Video, and DVD.

Here are your completely optional prompts for DEVI. Feel free to use one, both, or neither.

Optional prompt #1: A juxtaposition, like reality versus fantasy or love versus hate.

Optional prompt #2: Describe something with a sense other than sight.

Haven't joined us for 60 for 60 before? We'd love to have you jump in too! Everyone is welcome. You can learn more here (including the schedule), but the basics are easy: read the story, then write a 60 word ficlet inspired by it. That's it! It's fun, it's quick and you'll love reading both the wonderful classic canon and the terrific variety of fic we all come up with. Come have fun with us! Thanks, see you Sunday!

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