The team retraced their steps to see if they missed anything. “Good work,” Spacedawg replied. “Let’s see what else we can find here.” They collected Olivia’s personal belongings, notes, and a bloody chef’s knife, documenting everything carefully. Their next stop was the morgue to examine Olivia’s body. After the grim visit to the morgue, the … Read More “Chapter 5: The Real Gentleman Bandit” »
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The Alchemist returned to the Mandoleer’s Folly, the weight of the encrypted device heavy in his pocket. As he stepped onto the ship, he knew time was of the essence. He made his way to Engineering, where Maelstrom was immersed in her work. “Maelstrom, I need your expertise,” he said, holding out the device. She … Read More “Chapter 4: Uncovering Secrets” »
The Mandoleer’s Folly cut through the blackness of space, its destination set for Ottawa Prime. Captain Spacedawg Pauly stood on the bridge, his mind preoccupied with the murder of Olivia Laroche. The journalist’s death had sent shockwaves through the Canadian Expanse, and it was their mission to uncover the truth. “We’re approaching Ottawa Prime, Captain,” … Read More “Chapter 3: Investigating Olivia Laroche’s Death” »
Ed and Spacedawg sat at their usual spot in the ship’s lounge, savoring a well-deserved drink after a long shift. The hum of the Mandoleer’s Folly’s engines provided a familiar backdrop to their conversation. Ed was reading the latest news on his tablet, his brow furrowed in concentration. “Well, I’ll be damned,” Ed muttered, scrolling … Read More “Chapter 2: Shadows and Motives” »
Ezra didn’t get off too easily. The authorities knew prison wasn’t for him; he’d just escape like he always had. With some intervention from Spacedawg, Ezra managed to strike a deal, allowing him to serve his time as an advisor. He had proven himself to be a wealth of information. The deal was struck, and … Read More “Chapter 1: An Unexpected Role” »
The Mandoleer’s Folly hummed with a sense of accomplishment. The bounty hunters had done an incredible job rounding up the remaining crime lords. Captain Spacedawg Pauly felt a surge of pride as he oversaw the transport of the prisoners. Jaxon Drake, the skilled bounty hunter, was by his side, ready to receive his well-deserved vouchers. … Read More “Chapter 20: The Final Roundup” »
Captain Spacedawg Pauly stood on the bridge of the Mandoleer’s Folly, scanning the latest intelligence reports. The next target on their list was Helena “The Viper” Duvall, a crime lord with deep ties to NovaPharma. Duvall’s syndicate had been linked to a myriad of unethical activities within the pharmaceutical giant, including price gouging, suppression of … Read More “Chapter 19: Capturing the Viper” »
The Mandoleer’s Folly sped through the vast expanse of space, its crew laser-focused on their next target: Salvatore “The Jackal” Mancini. Known for his ruthless control over the underground economy, Mancini’s name struck fear and commanded respect in the criminal underworld. Evidence suggested his deep involvement in financial fraud and manipulation within Quantum Energy Group, … Read More “Chapter 18: The Hunt for The Jackal” »
Spacedawg Pauly stood at the head of the conference table in the Mandoleer’s Folly’s meeting room. Beside him were his trusted officers: Commander Ed Alvis, J.J. Smith, Renée Lachapelle, and Abraham Corcoran. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation as they waited for their guest to arrive. The door slid open, and Ezra Miner stepped into … Read More “Chapter 16: Unveiling Motives” »