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'''"Rose-Colored Glasses"''' is a short story by [[R.L. Akers]], published on October 15, 2025 as an exclusive inclusion in the ''[[Gray in the City]]'' anthology of murder mysteries. | '''"Rose-Colored Glasses"''' is a short story by [[R.L. Akers]], published on October 15, 2025 as an exclusive inclusion in the ''[[Gray in the City]]'' anthology of murder mysteries. | ||
Unlike major installments (numbered novellas) in [[The Files of Gray Gaynes (series)|the Files of Gray Gaynes]] series, " | Unlike major installments (numbered novellas) in [[The Files of Gray Gaynes (series)|the Files of Gray Gaynes]] series, "Rose-Colored Glasses" itself does not feature a murder mystery—or even really any crime at all. Instead, the story gives a poignant glimpse of [[Gray Gaynes]]' last day with his wife [[Rose Moynihan|Rose]] before her murder. | ||
== Artwork == | == Artwork == | ||
As with each Gray Gaynes installment, the chapter numbering within "Rose-Colored Glasses" is unique. In this case, each chapter begins with a number of paint splatters (one for chapter 1, two for 2, etc.). This is a reference to Rose's calling as an artist, while keeping thematically consistent with the red blood spatter that graces every main series novella cover. | As with each Gray Gaynes installment, the chapter numbering within "Rose-Colored Glasses" is unique. In this case, each chapter begins with a number of paint splatters (one for chapter 1, two for 2, etc.). This is a reference to Rose's calling as an artist, while keeping thematically consistent with the red blood spatter that graces every main series novella cover. | ||
