The Shadow – Creative Writing

The sun rose from behind the hill, at tower hill, as it climbed higher(prenominal) in the sky, its rays beamed through the window pains of the roof of the carry station.Mr Hitchins stood double-dyed(a) at the devise schedule he didnt know where to go, London, or Leeds?Mr Hitchins was sounding for work, tower hill just wasnt good enough, he had bigger and give out things in mind, he wanted to make the money and give the orders, that this time he wasnt going to let happen what happened last time.He had decided, he was going to Leeds. He was habiliment a black felt hat hat, and a black pin striped suite, he was also wearing a long brown trench coat, that traipsed along the floor as he make his way to the ticket office.One way to Leeds he said to the ticket officer.What time? said the ticket officer?1235, beguile if thats the one that goes the earliest questioned Mr HitchinsYes sir, that is the earliest give instruction to Leeds today sir, thats 12.50 pleaseMr Hitchins handed t he officer the moneyThank you sir, you look familiar admit we meet before? you remind me of well-nighbody that I saw in the paper, but I raftt remember what for, ow well was probably just somebody else, brace a pleasant journey sirThank you Mr Hitchins replied.He made his was to the chopine enunciatey to catch the address, the time was now 1239, 4 legal proceeding late, two guard officers walked through the entrance of the train station, Mr Hitchins stood with his back to the wall, rough the corner from the platform, wedged between the wall and a vending machine.The law of nature officers were getting closer to him, as they walked down the platform asking good deal questions and showing them a piece of paper. apologize me sir, have you seen this man? Mr Hitchins looked at the sheet of paper there was a picture of him and the words wanted, for move murder on itHe speedily jerked his head down and slightly pushed the flange of his hat over the edge of his face. No, s orry he quickly replied.The train was now at the platform, and people were boarding it, one of the officers looked him up and down.Excuse me sir, do you mind if you come with us, so we can ask you some questions?Of course Mr Hitchins replied, as they made there way to the exit of the train station, Mr Hitchins off-key and ran to the gateways of the train, the police officers stumbled behind him trying to catch him.As Mr Hitchins jumped onto the train the doors firmly closed behind him.The train rank off, as the police officers ran at the side of it trying to catch it, but the train carried on going, all the way to Leeds.Mr Hitchins was scared the police were onto him againMr Hitchins was awoken as the train jerked to a halt people clambered over each other as they exited the train. He rose from his seat, collected his belongings, and left the train as well. here(predicate) he was Leeds city station, he looked around there was police at the entrance and still the wanted posters we re around on the walls as well. He made his way over to a news paper stand, were he brought a copy of the Yorkshire post, were he had happened to make the antecedent page, again, the headline read convict on run for attempted murder.He jerked quickly hading over the cash and makes a swift exit of the station, he turned out of the station, and made his way to the Queens hotel.He exited the hustle and bother on the streets, and made his way into the reception of the queens hotel.The warm air welcomed him with the aroma of peaches, he swiftly made his way to the front desk, were he rang for some service.Hello sir, and welcome to the queens hotel said a man, who emerged from behind the counter, he was quite short and had jet-black hair.Hi, Id comparable a inhabit for one, for 4 weeks, said Mr HitchinsYes sir, the total will be a total of 2,100, when would you like to pay?On my departure replied Mr HitchinsVery well sir, we do maintain of a deposit of 10% sirMr Hitchins handed the receptionist the moneyThank you sir, her is your live key, it is room number 24 it is up the stairs and is the first room on your right.Mr Hitchins made his way to his room, he opened the door and walked in, he paced over to the window and peered out, the streets were full of people making there way to work, what was he going to do?He needed a job, so he grabbed the Yorkshire post he bought earlier and started to look for a decent job. Half an hour had past, he still hadnt found anything.He needed a new identity, a now look, so he grabbed his phone and called Steve, hi Steve, its Greg, well Im in Leeds and as you know in a spot of trouble and I need a cover, can you help?Meet me outside the royal armoires in 2 hours replied Steve.Mr Hitchins set off to meet Steve, he walked down bridge gate end, over the river Aire, and onto dock street, soon he reached armouries way and waited for Steve to arrive.He saw Steve inside, and aggressively made his way inside, making sure his identity wasnt recognisable.He sit down in an arm chair by the side of the door, Steve walked over and sit down next to him, he placed an envelope that he had in his hand on the arm of the chair, Steve then got up, leaving the envelope on the chair arm and walked away, Mr Hitchins took the envelope and placed it in his inside pocket, and made his way back to the hotel.On his way back, Mr Hitchins noticed that there was a black ford escort following him, with two men on foot, who also seemed to be following him, Mr Hitchins quickened up his pace, he was just about to turn into the street were the hotel was, when a police officer stepped in front of him and said Greg Hitchins, I think we need to talk