sherlock60 | Sherlock60: The Story Continues... with "The Blanched Soldier"

This Sunday, 28th February, we'll be posting our 60 word ficlets for The Blanched Soldier.

And so we come to the first of the two stories that Holmes narrates himself - Watson not being involved in the case at all.

A young man not long back from the Boer War asks Holmes for help in determining the fate of his former comrade and dear pal. Why is Godfrey Emsworth's father lying about him going on a voyage around the world? Is young Emsworth being held at his family home against his will..?

If you haven't tried 60 for 60 before, full information - including our schedule - can be found on our profile. But in essence: you read ACD's story and then you write a 60 word story inspired by it! You don't have to post a story every week - just join in whenever you feel like it.

Each Sunday we will also have our weekly discussion post, and Mrs. Hudson's Poetry Page. Any poems inspired by this week’s story can be left as a comment on her post. Mrs. Hudson informs me that, in deference to Mr. Holmes's solitary state, this week's featured poetry form will be the mini-monoverse.

You can choose one activity, or have a go at everything. Or just come along and read the 60s! (And have a chat in the comments ^^) All options are absolutely fine.

Hope to see you on Sunday ^^