/lit/ - Literature

[Holmlock_Shears No.679217]

So /lit/ I had an idea for a mystery story, yet another of the dime-a-dozen 'X sets out to discover the identity of Jack the Ripper' stories.

I was wondering about opinions regarding the concept. I might try to fine tune it, but right now I'm kind of 'meh' over it. I think it's worth sharing, but so far that's about it.

The jist of it would have Poe's Dupin being called to England, infirm and even more isolated in his old age I haven't quite figured what convinces him to come, but was considering it being similar to the first story where simple curiosity is enough to persuade him.

Anyway, while in England, he is confronted by Dr. Joseph Bell. The two have both been hired in the attempt to discern the Ripper's identity.

Bell is, naturally, a stand-in for Sherlock Holmes (who better to stand in for him than the man who inspired him?)and if I recall, had actually been retained by Scotland Yard to help solve the murders... even delivering to them a sealed envelope containing the name of the person he believed responsible.

Anyway, at least part of the story would be driven by their different methods of going about the solution. Each seizing on different parts of the mystery to come to their conclusions.

One of my big problems though was figuring out a viewpoint character. I could tell it form one of their perspectives, I could use a novice Yard detective, or I could bring the 'Nameless Narrator' from Dupin's stories with him, perhaps use Doyle himself as the viewpoint.

Meh, like I said... an idea I'd had that probably wont amount to anything, but I felt it worth sharing if it might inspire someone else or give a few moments' interest.

[Anonymous No.679227]

Don't write ABOUT your story.


Write your story.