The Man with the Twisted Lip: Disguises (G)

[vaysh]

Canon Story: The Man With The Twisted Lip
Title: Disguises
Author: vaysh
Rating: G
Words: 60


At the trap-door's clank a gush of foul air swept through the den. There went Isa Whitney's purse, wrapped in waxed cloth, Holmes assumed. The police would find nothing here. The Thames smelled of mould, wet ash and rain, overpowered by the sewer stink. And for once, Holmes could not claim that he wasn't contributing to this special London odour.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

I like the way you've captured the smells of the den - and the actions of those working there.

[vaysh]

I was so taken with Holmes' observation that this trap-door had so many stories to tell. :) But in the end the drabble wholly focused on the foul smells the opened trap-door would let in. *shakes head at self'

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this terrific snapshot. And the fun last line is a good extra.

[vaysh]

Thank you for your kind comment. Someone amidst all these smells, Holmes had to fit in, too, if his disguise was to be a success. ;)

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Very atmospheric - I can almost smell the sewer ^^" It's fascinating to have a little glimpse of the den from Holmes' POV.

[vaysh]

Awww, thank you so very much. Don't ask why of the whole elaborate story, my imagination got stuck with this trap-door. :)

[debriswoman]

Vivid writing:-)