Enilighted! (Detective Mann Series)

The message across the computer continually scrolls, reading "For your own good".

Mann mentions; Who and what are you?

A high priest, a voice states.

Mann asks; Does this have to do with the "Pen of God"?

The Voice states; Yes.

Mann says; I have encountered tougher characters before and I do not plan on letting those goons have the Pen of God, however I cannot try and trick them either, since my secretary Veronica's life is on the line.

The voice says; I am aware of this.

Mann commands; What is your name!

The voice utters; Melchizedek.

Mann then realizes that this is the name inscribed on the items I found on me.

Mann asks this high priest character; Are you trying to hire me or simply highjack me.

Melchizedek says; Ah, your english slang is amusing. I am simply keeping you from giving over an unique power item to an obvious evil influential character.

Mann says; You gotta trust me. I have been doing this kind of stuff for centuries. Not always as a Detective, but I have years of experience.

Melchizedek states; So have I, and if this item falls into their hands, then reality as we know it will cease.

Detective Mann points out to his credentials, however Melchizedek does not look impressed and he then states; I know who you are Detective, however this matter is too dangerous no matter how.... (Melchizedek pauses briefly, and a brief indecipherable whisper is heard) My apologies, I have been asked to give you a chance on this case.

Detective Mann asks; By whom?

Melchizedek says; By a higher authority than myself. You are free to go Detective, however I will be keeping a close watch on you.

Detective Mann; Alright chief, ah, I mean High Priest Melchizedek, wow your name does not really roll off the tongue well.

The High Priest Melchizedek says; I have been told that before by King George VI.

Detective Mann says; I won't let you or your higher authority down.

Next time; Mann's Master Plan

Bad Clientel (Dectective Mann Series)

So, there they were, in my office lobby. Living black and white film cells. complete with the grainy black and white film that happens when film reels are aged. The main gangster speaks again saying. So what da ya say Mann, will ya take up our case?

Detective Mann; Depends on what it is?

Main Gangster; An item of power. Our Boss wants it and says you are da best Gum-shoe thar is.

Detective Mann; Which item of power?

Main Gangster; Its called the Pen of God.

Detective Mann; No.

Main Gangster; So when you say no, ya mean, not today, but maybe tomorrows?

Detective Mann; No, as in never. I will not attempt to find such an item of power. It is too destructive.

Main Gangster; Maybes me and my boyz can change your mind with our bean shooters?

Detective Mann thinks, this is going to get messy. Should'nt of been so direct with living film cells. Detective Mann says; How about we approach this in a different way. I will meet up with your Boss and we can...

Main Gangster cuts off Mann; No one sees the Boss. You work through me or no deal. Maybe we should take an insurance policy that will convince yas? The Main Gangster's boys grab Veronica, and as I try to intercede, I feel a blackjack hit my skull!

Must of been out for hours, as I finally wake up in my lobby. I pull myself together and try and figure out how to get out of this mess, and get Veronica back. I lost one too many secretaries in  the past, due to my stubborn streak.

The Main Gangster left his business card, with an initial cash deposit. Says Manny McCabe on the business card. Typical gangster name. The cash is real, and not counterfeit. Regardless, I will be sending the cash back. Big problem is where should I start?

Looks like I have no other choice than to locate the Pen of God. I know exactly where it is, since I hide it away for dangerous hands a century ago.

Suddenly a very bright light blinds me! I tumble to the ground, and I awake in a pile of wood shavings!

Next Time; Enlightened!