The Case
James Hazzard is a young private investigator in Grimmstone, a supernatural-noir city that exists somewhere between midnight and 5:25 a.m. The city has a pulse of its own, and its residents have problems that rarely fit neatly into a case file.
The World
Neon rain, impossible detours, old bargains, and people looking for somewhere to belong. Grimmstone does not stop moving when James leaves a room. Every street has another story unfolding just beyond his view.
What Makes It Different
The story balances the everyday life of a strange city with escalating mysteries. Its guiding rhythm is ordinary, then unusual, then wrong. Humor and danger are allowed to share the same sidewalk.
Development Notes
This novella is in development, with a working target of approximately 50,000 words and a publication target of January 25, 2027. The date is not a confirmed release announcement.
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For behind-the-scenes notes about writing James and making Grimmstone feel alive, visit the Laboratory Journal.