Herlock Sholmes - TAOFTHRM 10

[Captain Braunsfeld]

(Still at South Cothelstone Hall – still in the basement – Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat have just opened the mysterious massive doors.)

Dr. Sonwat: “There is a cell down the hallway!”

Sholmes: “With a prisoner in it!”

Dr. Sonwat: “The real Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell, I assume. Yes, the real Dr. Thinkslow. The other Dr. Thinkslow is just imitating.”

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(Of course this is not the villain in disguise. Otherwise these storylines get way too complicated.)

Sholmes: “Trapped in his own home! And we have been trapped by a false Thinkslow-Shootwell.”

(They free Thinkslow-Shootwell and lead him into the basement room.)

Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Who are you? What has happened?”

Sholmes (deducting): “We are Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Hisham J. Sonwat, accompanied by the Marquis. We are here to solve the secret of the horse race money.
You are Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell, captured here in your own home by a villain who is able to disguise himself as practically anybody with the help of rubber masks.
He started with your likeness and then impersonated you at the “Crab and Lobster Club”, as you are probably someone who does not say much, where he overheard when Lord Rushinthought boasted with his win at the races and Lord Fortescue brought the diamond along.

Then the villain disguised himself as Rushinthought and Fortescue and went into their homes to steal. We were hired to solve these crimes and came her only to be trapped by the villain who was wearing your mask again.

I may assume that it all started when you hired a new butler?”

Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Yes.”

Sholmes (deducting): “I did not trust that Liam Jiamh. And then one day you encountered someone who looked just like you and who imprisoned you down here in the basement.”

Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Yes.”

Sholmes: “Normally I’d ask something along the lines of ‘what did he look like’ but that is not helping this time…”

Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “But how?”

Sholmes: “Let me show you.”

Sholmes: “This is the mask of Lord Rushinthought. You see how well this rubber mask has been crafted?”

Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): nods

Sholmes: “The other mask is showing Lord Fortescue’s face. The hairpieces for you are on the doll at the entrance of the basement. And Lord Fortescue’s moustache too. That means that the villain is no longer using your likeness. And he might still be around.”

Dr. Sonwat: “Let’s get him!”

They catch the pair of villains at the entrance as they are just trying to make their exit.

Sholmes: “Not so fast! We got the Marquis and he is armed! He will cut you in two before you have drawn your blades!”

Sholmes: “Now: where is the money and the diamond?”

 

(to be continued)

 

This episode's hidden song reference:

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"The Real Slim Shady" - eminem 2000:  I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady All you other Slim Shadys, are just imitating

 

The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money)

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10 (you are here)

Chapter 11 (final chapter)

We are getting towards the final chapter of the storyline. Should I post it on Easter Sunday?

[Murdoch17]

Fantastic episode! I can't wait to read the conclusion, so yes, please post it Easter Sunday!

[NOD]

I've seen the guy with the big green head before in another story. I assume he's wearing a mask now. Because on such a big head he can't wear masks that look the same as the real people. That the "friendly" butler is also a criminal fit well. The floor in the entryway looks interesting. Maybe it has a trap door?

[Jeff of Clubs]

Four sworded monkey fight! Fun stuff. One of those villains is a rather ugly fellow, though I do like the hat the other one wears.

That rogue has an awfully red coat... Does Corrington's Queen Annetta have a gambling addiction?!?

Edited April 7, 2023 by Jeff of Clubs

[Captain Braunsfeld]

On 4/7/2023 at 3:07 PM, Murdoch17 said:

Fantastic episode! I can't wait to read the conclusion, so yes, please post it Easter Sunday!

Ok, it's out there.

On 4/7/2023 at 4:08 PM, NOD said:

I've seen the guy with the big green head before in another story. I assume he's wearing a mask now. Because on such a big head he can't wear masks that look the same as the real people. That the "friendly" butler is also a criminal fit well. The floor in the entryway looks interesting. Maybe it has a trap door?

 

Yepp, he is wearing a mask. And I did not think about a trap door. Next time. 

On 4/7/2023 at 4:31 PM, Jeff of Clubs said:

Four sworded monkey fight! Fun stuff. One of those villains is a rather ugly fellow, though I do like the hat the other one wears.

That rogue has an awfully red coat... Does Corrington's Queen Annetta have a gambling addiction?!?

[Kai NRG]

What a great disguise 

Now I'm off to read the last one and discover the truth!