Alice

“Can you sum it up in a few words?” Paul took a breath, bracing himself for his friend’s reaction. “My apartment building might be haunted.” Mike looked at Paul for a moment, then nodded. “Okay, now can you sum it up for me in a lot more words?”
― David Longhorn, Rookwood Asylum

“A loud metallic bang from behind broke his deep focus. He spun around to look behind, nearly losing his grip on the orca. His boat was bobbing in the water as if it was hit by something underneath. Stafford was puzzled, curious as to what bumped into it. A large splash several meters off the bow drew his attention. He only caught a glimpse with the corner of his eye, but it appeared to be some sort of fin. Whatever it was, it had gone under the surface. He quickly slipped his goggles back over his eyes and ducked under the water.”
― Michael R. Cole, Thresher

“There has been some suggestion that Edward and Somerset regularly shared a bed at the Tower. Whether true or not, this probably offers more to the phrase concerning the choosing of one’s bedfellows as opposed to anything homosexual. Besides a certain degree of uncertainty about the strength of their surprising newfound friendship, there is no evidence to suggest notorious womaniser Edward possessed any such tendencies.”
― John Paul Davis, A Hidden History of the Tower of London: England's Most Notorious Prisoners

“It’s the megalodon, ma’am. It sank the cargo ship and escaped. We’re having an emergency meeting to figure out what to do.”
― Michael R. Cole, Megalodon vs Colossal Snake