THE OLD BOYS

Tuesday the 17^th of December

W.A.L.T: Use different narrative techniques to engage the reader.

SHERLOCK HOLMES

The event I’m about to relate, began a fortnight ago in a dark, gloomy house on a rocky hilltop, in the west coast of Scotland. The singular structure was known as Green Wood House.

Gathered around the table were the 9 members of the Old Boys Group into the unique gathering appeared the maid Mrs Mohoney delivering a message for the retired actor Steve Dailey.

Steve received the parcel curiously. When they saw the contents the Old Boys Group took the whole thing as a laugh, but their maid was right this was no laughing matter!

On the following night Steve died gruesomely and under the most doubtful circumstances. His body along with his vintage watch was later retrieved.

Despite Steve’s suspicious death the Old Boys Group continued their twice weekly gathering in the games room of the decaying old house. As the Old Boys Group gathered around the old fireplace preparing to drink a final toast to their fallen comrade, Mrs Mohoney delivered another envelope this time to Tom Bailey. In his day Tom was one of Ireland’s most famous divers. This time you may be sure there was no laughter. These men were afraid and their fear was justified!

 The following day while the sun beamed down, Sherlock Holmes travelled to Scotland on a horse and carriage. As quick as a flash he arrived in Scotland. When Mr Holmes arrived at the house, he spotted an envelope under the door, so he picked it up immediately. The letter was addressed to Sir Ageron Clark a retired police officer. He knocked at the door and standing there was a man dressed all in black, and sitting in his right hand was a sharp knife splatted in blood…..        

By E.M