The Strange Case of Mr. Damnation and the Missing Blue Ring

Sorry I haven't posted lately......we had our feast & we weren't allowed on the internet. Anyways, here's another story. I wrote it when I just turned 11, I think. (I made up the bad guy's name when I was 10 or something.....) haha. So anyways here it is:D: (P.S. Nikki, this is just for you!)

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The door slowly creaked open, and a dark figure stealthily crept into the tall tower. It moved silently but swiftly from room to room, until it came upon a large oval door. Quick as a flash, the shadows covered the dark figure as it crept ominously towards a brass pedestal. It brushed it's hand past the dark pedestal, and was out the door. The gate creaked open soon after, as the dark figure's cape flowed past it as it ran silently through the dark streets.

Dr. Jiggle woke up with a start. He had had a frightening dream-frightening to him at least. In his dream his precious blue diamond ring had been-stolen. He put on his robe and dashed through a large oval door. His precious ring was-gone. His dream was true! Dr. Jigle panicked. He was determined to find the thief-whoever it might be.

Mr. Damnation proudly fingered the shining blue diamond ring he wore on his finger. His full name was Hesse Damnation-by the last name you could tell he was French. He smiled wickedly as he thought of how he had gotten it. Dr. Jiggle had long before put him in jail for stealing his friend's watch, as well as some other minor crimes, so he was determined to pay him back.

Dr. Jiggle had by now gotten up again (it was 6:45 in the morning). He took out his notebook and magnifying glass, and set out to find the mysterious culprit.

Hesse also realized that Dr. Jiggle would be searching for his ring, so he decided to hide it. He pulled up some loose floor boards to reveal a small open space under the floor. He wrapped the ring in a layer of indigo cloth, before slipping it inside the cubbyhole. Hesse replaced the floorboards, then walked back to his chair to write some coverlets.

Dr. Jiggle walked through the dawn streets, looking for telltale signs to give him a clue as to the culprit. Suddenly he remembered something: Hesse Damnation! He had stolen things before on several occasions. "Of course!" said Dr. Jiggle gleefully, clapping his hands, like a little boy about to receive a present.

Loud, sharp raps on the door downstairs startled Hesse Damnation. As he peered out the thickly tinted windows, he was shocked beyond measure to see Dr. Jiggle standing at his door! Did he find out? But how? thought Hesse Damnation, frightened. He decided not to open the door. But Dr. Jiggle rapped sharply on the door, so Hesse Damnation reluctantly succumbed. He quickly lifted up the floorboards, lifted up the ring and kissed it, then put it back in place. Hesse Damnation reluctantly went to face the door.

"Hello," mumbled Hesse Damnation. "Give me my ring," demanded Dr. Jiggle. Hesse Damnation flushed, before barking,"I did not steal your ring!" Dr. Jiggle stared into Damnation's steely eyes, and demanded again,"Give me my ring!"

Damnatio, after many no's, finally let Dr. Jiggle in, with much resistance. Dr. Jiggle inspected every room in the house, to no avail. But as he walked through the room where the ring was hidden, he noticed some of the floorboards were rather loose. Suddenly he turned and gazed coldly into Hesse Damnation's eyes. "How dare you lie to me!" he thundered. He planted on his knees and lifted the old floorboards to reveal, half covered by some velvety indigo cloth, was his beloved blue ring!

Hesse Damnation was brought to court, and proved guilty. He was to be thrown into jail for 20 years. As he was ordered into the police car, hands cuffed, Hesse Damnation angrily thought about how he was to be in jail once again-bcause of Dr. Jiggle.

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