Chapter 27 Matt was waiting in the lobby when Jill emerged from the interview room. She had been one of thirty witnesses, so the department called her in to give an account of what she saw. Her eyes were red and puffy. It had been a long day for both of them. The image of … More The iFactor Chapter 27

Chapter 26 “I’m sorry, Dales!” Vanderhaar read the message on the screen once the conference room door closed. “Can you believe it? That bastard aimed the message right at you, Matt. How did he know?” He roared. “Who knew that I was on the case?” Matt’s was irritated and anxious. “With all of your running … More The iFactor Chapter 26

Chapter 25 Matt learned as he arrived at the park that his previous assumption was wildly mistaken. The park was not going to be a place where he could clear his mind. The park was crowded. He had walked in a celebration of some sort. Most of the people assembled near the amphitheater in the … More The iFactor Chapter 25

Chapter 24 For the next several hours, Matt was at his desk. The paperwork involved was worse than it had been on earth. The contact chain data for Kossman and he dove into the documents like a dog going for a bone. He spent hours following Kossman’s signal. He traced and backtracked everyone that he … More The iFactor Chapter 24

Chapter 23 The train that led to the canyon was slow but abnormally deserted. Still, Matt felt uncomfortable. When he, at last, reached the first canyon stop, he made his way out of the car as quickly as possible without raising Detective Rishards suspicions. She was already a bit skittish around him, and he wondered … More The iFactor Chapter 23

Chapter 22 Rishards called ahead, and the section supervisor was waiting for them. “I’ve already given all the testimony I had.” The man told Rishards as she entered his office. “Yes, we know. This case is now being handled a bit differently.” She said. “Oh,” his eyebrows rose. “This is Detective Dales.” he motioned. “He … More The iFactor Chapter 22

Chapter 21 Matt arrived at the station the next morning a little groggy from the sedatives. The coffee in his hand was strong and bitter but was slowly clearing his mind. Good, he’d need to keep his mind sharp for this morning’s session. Rishards was waiting outside the interview room. “He’s in there and confused. … More The iFactor Chapter 21

Chapter 20 The excitement and horror of the murder investigation, augmented by the feeling he was being followed, the disturbing note he found at his door, and the medications wearing off all conspired to wreck another night’s sleep. Matt tossed turned as nightmares struck like ringing hammers. They started with long, seemingly endless corridors with … More The iFactor Chapter 20

Chapter 19 The causeways were bustling. There were far more people than was usual for the time of day. Matt departed the station for the office of his psychiatrist. All the excitement had left him overtired. All he wanted to do was to head to his apartment and lock himself in for the night. Attending … More The iFactor Chaopter 19