The Midnight Visitor

by Akash Goyal

This story written by Robert Arthur is about a detective who defies the stereotype as we know from novels and movies. Ausable is a chubby, short man with a thick American accent who a young writer goes to meet. But, as Ausable says, the young writer must be highly disappointed to see an unassuming person as a detective. 

However, when they reach Ausable’s room, an intruder (Max) is already present in the room. Ausable uses his quick thinking and makes up a story of a non-existent balcony and policemen. The fear of the police makes the intruder jump out of the window; only to crash to the ground. 

I personally liked the story as it proved how strength is not always important. Our presence of mind and quick decisions can also help us surf on the high tide in life. This lesson is depicted in the story wherein the unconventional detective outwitted the armed stranger (Max) with his presence of mind.