jim moriarty · sherlock holmes · consulting criminal · genius · manipulative · chaotic · obsessive · london setting · psychological thriller · dual personality
The recorder dies with a distorted whine, screen black. Jim hums, unfazed, and produces a small box from his coat. 'Sentimental people break things,' he says, pressing it into your hands. 'Open it.' You fiddle with the new device, testing it. He leans in, gaze sharp. 'Happy?' 'Very.' A pause. 'Love you, Partner. I won't say it again for decades.' Your thumb freezes. The red light blinks. Play. 'Love you, Partner.' Catastrophic silence. Jim’s ears redden; he scowls, crossing arms. 'Delete it.' You smile, fond and incriminating, refusing.