Hate Mail

By W. H. Beswick

Saul Watershaw writes a very successful series of vampire novels. His books have made him very rich yet he still has no wireless phone. He hates them and rarely answers his home phone. The best way to reach him is by e-mail.
While exchanging e-mails with his family, friends, fellow writers and agent he begins to suspect one of them might be a serial killer. Saul wants nothing to do with the killer but has no choice but to keep writing him or more young coeds will die. So Saul keeps writing,hoping the killer doesn't decide to meet him face to face.

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. H. Beswick
• Release date: Mar 24, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476280202

W. H. Beswick

Lives in Corvallis Oregon

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

He doesn’t have a phone?

He has a landline and his computer.

How does he communicate with people?

CHAPTER 2

THIS FILE IS THE PROPTERY OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. IT HAS ONLY BEEN RELEASED AS A RESULT OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.THE LAWSUITS WERE NOT BROUGHT BY MR. WATERSHAW BUT SEVERAL NEWS AGENCIES.

MR. WATERSHAW AGREES WITH THE BUREAU THAT RELEASE OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS UNNECESSARY. PARTICULARY THE SECTIONS CONTAINING THE JOURNAL OF MICHELLE MASON. MICHELLE’S FAMILY HAS READ THE PAGES IS ALSO AGAINST THEIR RELEASE. SINCE THE CASE INVOLVED IS CLOSED, RELEASING THESE DOCUMENT SERVICE NO PURPOSE BUT TO SENSATIONALIZE THE ACTS OF THE CRIMINALS INVOLVED.

AUTHOR’S NOTE:

THE READER WILL NOTICE THERE ARE GAPS WITH DATES FOR SOME OF THE E-MAILS. THE REASON FOR THIS IS QUITE SIMPLE: MR. WATERSHAW’S PRIMARY METHOD OF COMMUNICATION WERE HIS LANDLINE AND E-MAILS. THE VOLUME OF HIS E-MAILS WAS JUST TOO GREAT TO INCLUDE IN ONE BOOK. THEY HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROVIDE THE READER WITH A READABLE DOCUMENT. A GREAT MANY PERSONAL E-MAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO GIVE THE READER A SENSE OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED. I AM OBLIGATED TO TELL THE READER THE MICHELLE MASON JOURNAL HAS NOT BEEN EDITED. IT IS HERE IN ITS COMPLETE FORM.

CHAPTER 3

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

JANUARY 1, 2019…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Hey Saul,

I just read your latest book. ASSHOLE!!!! Where the hell do you get these ideas? Looks like my book will be dropping off the hit list. But seriously, I really enjoyed the book. Troy Master gets better with each novel. Killing a vampire with an ice stake made from holy water? Brilliant! Got to go, I need to get Henry Quester out the basement I locked him in.

Oh funny thing, I got an e-mail from a guy who claims that his name is Henry Quester. He wrote that he started to read my books because he saw his name on the cover. Should I contact my lawyer? …the guy may sue…these days, you never know.

Tell your ghostwriter good job,

Mitch

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Hi Mitch,

I am glad you liked the book, but I don’t value your opinion too much since you’re just a hack writer. One day the publishers and fans are going to realize that!! LOL

I wouldn’t worry about this Henry guy suing you, unless he is an English professor who talks to the dead and has to convince them that they are dead and should go into the light. OH PLEASE!!!!! There are so many of those around. I hear the bright light ain’t all it is cracked up to be. Hope you been saving your money; you’re going to need it when my book comes out next week.

Got to pack, going on tour to promote the book. I got them to let me do a signing in Vegas…party!!!

I will always be better than you,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

You missed your son’s play on Friday night. I would suggest you take your role as a father more seriously. Jake is your son and was really hurt. Fortunately I was able to convince him that it wasn’t your fault.

Betty

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

My dearest Betty,

I need to know about these things if I am going to attend. But not to worry, I contacted Jake’s school and have arranged for them to send me the calendar of events so I won’t be missing them. I also contacted his soccer coach, his basketball coach, and his acting teacher. So fear not, my dear ex-wife. I will not be missing any more of my son’s activities. I know you will be thrilled to see me there.

All my love,

Saul

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From: [e-mail]

Bastard!

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From: [e-mail]

Love you too….many hugs and kisses.

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

We have added Seattle to the tour. You have a huge fan base there, so we will have to cut the Las Vegas signing. I know you will understand. I have attached the new tour and a copy of our new contact. Please sign and FedEx it to me.

Rachel

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Rachel,

No Vegas, no tour! I am serious. I was planning on having some fun. I will do Seattle, but I AM GOING TO VEGAS!!!!

Does King even do signings anymore?

I hope you will be there. I will look over the contract. Sure glad I took that class on legal documents.

Your favorite Client,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

Don’t be a child. You really expect your publisher to foot the bill so you can party in Vegas?

Rachel

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Rachel,

Yes.

Saul

CHAPTER 4

YOU GOT MAIL…

JANUARY 3, 2019…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

Let me know when you are going to be in Vegas. We can meet and party. I need to get out of Cornwall.

More talented than you will ever be,

Mitch

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

How you can live in Cornwall is beyond me. Move to some place with less rain and more scantily clad women. The bastards back East are trying to cut into my fun time at Vegas. I will keep you posted.

The writer you wish you were,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

Fine. They will pay for Vegas, but you have to do ten signings in L.A. Don’t forget the contracts. Read all you want. I am still only getting my tiny portion of your immense profits.

Rachel

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Rachel,

How are things in that ghetto you live in? I still love your twenty-story view of Central Park. You still driving that old clunker? I am pretty sure a two-year-old Rolls is considered a clunker. Make sure one of the L.A. signings is in Santa Monica. You know how much I love the beach. Not to worry, FedEx just left with the contracts. I guess you own me for another three years…oh, I think I slipped in a rough draft of my latest book. Still needs work.

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Dad,

Mom is pissed off? What did you do? I got the comics. Thanks!!! Where did you ever find the twelve original Silver Surfers? I am going to read them with cotton gloves and a mask.

Jake

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Jake,

Don’t worry about your mom. We were having some communication problems, but I think we have worked it out. Glad you like the comics. I would tell you where I got them, but then I would have to kill you, and you being my son and all…

I will ask, but I know the answer. Did you read my new book?

Dad

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From: [e-mail]

Dad,

I am hurt. I always read your books. Liked the whole holy water spike thing. Now that Troy has a babe with red hair for girlfriend, will I be seeing some hot sex scenes??? Although it is hard to really enjoy your books with mom glaring at me and muttering. She says they are too violent and poorly-written. I hear you are going to be in L.A. Are we hooking up?

Jake

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Jake, Jake, Jake,

My dear son, if I put in some steamy sex scenes in my books, your mom would be outraged. She would never forgive me. You are only sixteen…read the next book in your bedroom with the door closed.

Jake, I will be in L.A. for two days. I plan on spending most of it with you. I have booked us a room at Loew’s in Santa Monica. Beach and babes!!

Your dirty old man.

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From: [e-mail]

Dad,

You the man dad.

Your devoted son.

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

You are not taking our son for two days! I can allow you a few hours on Saturday. I will e-mail you the times.

Betty.

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From: [e-mail]

My lovely ex-wife,

I would reread our divorce settlement. Refuse me this, and I get to call my very overpriced lawyer and cut your alimony. So be my guest. Deny me access to my son.

Always yours,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Bastard!!!

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Love you too 

CHAPTER 5

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

JANUARY 5, 2019…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

I will be in Vegas on the 19th and 20th, so pack your bags and leave the umbrella at home. It doesn’t rain in Vegas…but there are babes, gambling, booze - oh, and babes!!

The best darn writer you know,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

I will be there!!! Man, this is going to be sweet. Promise we will get falling down drunk and nail some mega babes...hey, is the Mustang Ranch still open, or is that Texas???

Oh, HENRY wrote again and was upset. Apparently an English Professor is not supposed to do it with a vampire. Even if the vampire looks like Scarlett Johansson. I wrote him back telling him there is not a man or woman, with the exception of Blake Lively, that wouldn’t do it with Miss Johansson if given the chance.

God’s gift to the publishing world,

Mitch

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

You are right. If Scarlett showed up at my place, I wouldn’t kick her out…like that is going to happen. Look forward to seeking you. I’ll buy the first round.

Master wordsmith and all around nice guy,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

Just wanted to let you know I got the package. Ha! I have you, my pretty, for another three years. I will be alone for the weekend so I can read the new best seller. Ellison and Patty are going to some scifi/fantasy convention. Can’t believe I let my hubby turn my kid into a geek. Apparently they keep asking you to speak. Let me guess, no money in it. A man after my own heart.

Rachel

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Rachel,

I am hurt. That you would think that I would say no because the price isn’t right. That’s your job. LOL But seriously, I went couple of times after my first books and had fun. But these guys ask questions I never think of. Like one guy noted that Troy Master, even though was born in Beverly Hills, he had blond hair and blue eyes and spoke German like a native. This must mean he is of German descent. Which meant he was most likely a descendant of Van Helsing. When was I going to bring this out in my books? Geez, Troy was born in Beverly Hills so he would be rich, and who isn’t blond in L.A.? I love my fans and enjoy talking to them, but some of them are little scary. Besides, I am just trying to write a good story about a modern-day vampire hunter. It’s not like I am trying to write the next great American novel. Have a nice weekend.

Your humble servant,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

How many millions have your little stories made you? No my love, you are very talented and could write the great American novel, but there is no money in it. Keep killing the vampires. I didn’t realize my Rolls was two years old. You are right, it is a clunker. I’ll meet you in New York on Friday; you have to make nice with the publisher. They want to have a picture thing while you are there. Get a haircut, and bring a nice suit.

Rachel

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Rachel,

I don’t have any suits and ties. I threw them all away when I left accounting to become a writer. Vowed to never to wear one again. I will wear a tweed jacket with patches and a turtleneck sweater. Perhaps a pipe.

Saul

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From: [e-mail]

Saul,

Oh please…just dress nice. They are going to give you a big fat check with lots of zeros. You been reading LORD OF THE RINGS again? Every time you read those damn books you talk about starting to smoke a pipe.

Rachel

CHAPTER 6

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

JANUARY 7, 2019…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

I am leaving. The taxi is honking outside. But I wanted to let you know I will be at the Hilton. Not my choice. Call if you can so we can nail down the Vegas thing. Dude, it is going to be great to see you.

God, I am so talented it scares you,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

I know you won’t get this until you are in New York. I need to talk to you. That guy is getting kind of creepy. His last letter accused me of writing lies about him. I know we have joked about Henry, but I am thinking that I may have myself a stalker.

You wish you had my talent,

Mitch

CHAPTER 7

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

JANUARY 8, 2019…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

I just got into my room and it is three in the A.M. and I am little drunk. You want me to call you in the morning….warning, I will have a hangover. Mitch, buddy, if this guy is scaring you, call the cops. Remember what happened to Dennis.

What talent do you have?

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

I just got your e-mail and heard your message. I was pulling an all-nighter. I was on a roll! I need to read it over to make sure it is as brilliant as I thought it was at four A.M. I guess you are at the signing. Henry hasn’t written today...yet. I will keep you posted. I may call the cops, but the Cornwall police aren’t the F.B.I.

Hacks are the last to realize they are hacks,

Mitch

JANUARY 9, 2019…

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

I am on a plane flying to Chicago. Gonna eat some red meat and drink beer. Wish you were here. See you in Vegas!!! I scored some tickets to that pussycat show, plus Rachel says she can get us backstage, but we have to behave. The woman is no fun.

My pinky finger has more talent than you.

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

God, I am so good. You won’t believe the pages I wrote. I would be very worried my friend. I just had Henry take out a ghoul in...sorry, you got to buy and read the book!!! I may have to write an erotic novel. Really enjoyed writing the sex stuff. It got so hot I had to stop. Two days!! I so need this, dude. That asshole Henry wrote again and told me that my next book better reveal the truth!!! Not sure what the truth is, but not caring because I will be in Vegas getting drunk, losing my money, and (God willing) getting laid by one of the Pussycats! A man must have a dream! LOL.

My to-do list is more interesting than your books,

Mitch

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Mitch,

YUCK! YUCK! YUCK! I do not need to hear about you disgusting sex life. Hey, dude seriously, have you told the cops about this guy? I know the Cornwall cops are not the biggest and best, but it is a small town. If this nut shows up, they will spot him. Heck, they got nothing else to do. I got a ticket there for riding my bike down the sidewalk. Let them know what is going on. We’ll talk in Vegas, good buddy.

Title for your next book…TRITE!!!

Saul

JANUARY 10, 2019…

YOU’VE GOT MAIL…

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,

I will not have the time to drop Jake off at the hotel. I do have a life.

Betty

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From: [e-mail]

Betty,

What life? You don’t work? You just live off my money…you do realize the child support stops on Jake’s eighteenth. Which runs out in less than two years. Not to worry, I will send a limo for the kid.

As always my undying love,

Saul

To: [e-mail]

From: [e-mail]

Saul,