Lord of Misrule

A P.I. Rye Gannon Supernatural Short Story

De: Heather Ormsby

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

When a blind psychic warns of a dark fate awaiting seven homeless teens, PI Cam Sharp and her flamboyant partner, Juju, infiltrate a high-society fundraiser called the "Night of Misrule." They soon discover the party is a cover for a sinister magical ritual. To save the kids and stop the chaos, they must snatch a powerful enchanted artifact from a newly crowned king before everyone becomes a permanent pawn in a terrifying game.

The story is set in contemporary Denver, Colorado, during the winter holiday season. The narrative moves between the Gannon Investigations office on Colfax Avenue—a gritty, bustling urban artery—and the Fordham Center, a youth shelter that transforms from a safe haven into the site of a sinister magical ritual. The world is a blend of mundane urban life and a hidden layer of magic, where ancient traditions like the Roman Saturnalia are resurrected in modern settings with dangerous consequences. The atmosphere shifts from the professional and quirky vibe of the PI office to the dark, enchanted, and ultimately chaotic environment of the fundraiser.

This short story is told through the eyes of Rye Gannon's business partner, Cam, who ventures into the supernatural world with the help of their office manager Juju. Rye isn't there to help them in this case. Will they succeed?