Conscientia

Detective Lieutenant Moorland finds himself ensnared in a chilling escape room, a twisted reenactment of a past he’s struggled to forget. As he navigates this deadly labyrinth, he’s haunted by an unsolved case: a string of gruesome murders where each victim bears a violent message and suffers horrific mutilation. But is this all a smokescreen designed to mislead him?As Moorland delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing pattern. These acts of savagery aren’t new; they’re part of a horrifying legacy. He must grapple with a lethal blend of morality and methodology to unravel the mystery. But the clock is ticking, the bodies are piling up, and the stakes are skyrocketing.Engulfed in a web of dark secrets and manipulation, Moorland faces suspects as cunning as himself. Will he discover not just who is committing these heinous crimes, but also the puppet master behind the curtain? Navigating this perilous path could be the most harrowing journey of his career, leading him to a truth so soaked in blood it’s indelible.Time is running out. In a game of intellect versus malevolence, will Moorland’s keen mind be enough to bring a killer, and whoever is pulling their strings, to justice?

Scott Callum is a prolific writer of short stories and novellas which explode with mystery and intrigue. He delves into the human psyche and bends the fabric of reality, creating twists and turns into his stories. He leaves the reader guessing right to the very end, creating a unique climax to the story and continuing the suspense past the final chapters. When he’s not writing he designs and develops websites, game-worlds and devises screenplays.