Shorthand Missile

Shorthand Missile

By Matthew C. McLeanFictionDrama
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Shorthand Missile episodes

  • The American: Chapter 48

    The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl.  In this episode,  we learn an old man doesn't live alone, leading to an unexpected chase with dire results.

    18 min
  • AMM: The Case of Naugle's House, Chapter 1

    In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this chapter, an old house pops up in a new neighborhood.

    18 min
  • The American: Chapter 47

    The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, to prepare for an extraction, something that looks like a plan has to be made. 

    19 min
  • AMM: The Case of the Paused Deal

    In the city of Slakterquay there's an office with the words Spectral Analysis on the pebbled glass of its door. Behind it is a detective agency that handles the strangest cases in the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, a run of bad luck leads to the local casino. 

    16 min
  • The American: Chapter 46

    A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the expatriate returns to the scene of the crime of arson and murder.

    16 min
  • The Dunhill Inheritance, Conclusion

    The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittanian Empire. In this concluding episode of the first story, an escape is planned that has but one exit -- murder.

    20 min
  • The American: Chapter 45

    A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, two Americans tell one another the lies they've been telling others and themselves. 

    16 min
  • The Dunhill Inheritance, pt. 2

    The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittania Empire. In this episode, a discovery leads to an irreversible decision.

    21 min
  • The American: Chapter 44

    A noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, the American needs to find someone to blame for the murder he committed.

    16 min
  • The Dunhill Inheritance, pt. 1

    The queer tales of Cole McDowell, last heir to the McDowell family line. As he makes his way through the city of Dunhill, Cole must contend with dark alchemy and religious zealotry to survive the crown jewel of the Brittanian Empire. In this first episode, an orphan goes to stay at his uncle's estate, only to discover what predators walk the halls of the Dunhill manor.

    12 min

About Shorthand Missile

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An anthology series featuring short, punchy tales spiked with chapters from long form projects. A mix of noir thrillers and speculative fiction, mixed with the cruelties and loves of everyday…