Murdered by My Friends - By Amarieana Hicks

Violet is a young woman who lives in a small and busy city. Violet is 27 years old and interned at a law firm. She is known for her charm and kindness. Violet typically spent her weekends studying, but on this particular weekend, she found herself at an exciting pool party, where she met Joseph, who is 29 years old and is funny and strong. He works as a professional cook alongside his father. He often makes rude jokes and comments on others' appearance. Ava is 28 years old and engaged to her fiancé of 5 years. She is known for her beauty and kindness but can also be quite a pushover and indecisive. Then there's Luna, who is 24 years old. Luna is in her last year of college and still lives with her wealthy parents, who take great care of her. She is known for being conceited and thinking that everything revolves around her. These four were so different but yet went so great together. After they crossed paths, they formed a connection that led to frequent meet-ups at their favorite coffee shop over the next two years.

However, as time passed, a slight shift began in their friendship. Violet noticed that her once inseparable friend group was hanging out without her, leaving her feeling isolated and confused. Concern seeped through the pit of her stomach, and curiosity got the best of her. She follows them to a secluded motel, hoping to discover why they've been so secretive.

Violet's heart started to race as she approached the motel. She crouched down near the door, eager to overhear their conversation.

She had no idea what she was about to hear would send shivers down her spine from how sinister it was. Her friends were planning on murdering someone and disposing of the body. Violet suspected that they were plotting to kill her.

She became paranoid and attempted to avoid her friends at all costs. She even stopped going outside. Days turned into weeks until one day; she received an anonymous text message telling her to meet them at an abandoned house on the city's outskirts.

Violet approached the desolate building with nervousness. As she neared the decaying structure, she spotted a horrific sight. Ava, Joseph, and Sarah, their barista at their favorite coffee shop, are standing over a lifeless body. Violet's heart dropped as she recognized the victim: Luna, her close friend.

Confusion and disbelief washed over Violet. Why were they doing this? Why Luna? And how did Sarah become involved?

Violet couldn't understand; she thought it was her they were after. Just then, she remembered how Luna would say that Sarah was jealous of her and desperately wanted to be a part of their friend group. She also recalled receiving a text from Luna saying, "If anything happens to me, Sarah is responsible."

The puzzle pieces started to fall into place, and it all made sense to her now. Her friends were never plotting to kill her, it was Luna they were after and she was sure Sarah was behind all of this. Violet hid in the bushes, waiting for them to leave before running to Luna's body. She couldn't believe that they would do this to their friend. She started to cry, burying her face in her hands when she suddenly rose from the ground, her eyes filled with evilness.

Ava, Joseph, and Sarah stepped out from the darkness at that moment. Before Violet could say anything, Luna lunged at her, shoving the knife into her chest over and over again, leaving her gasping for air. As Violet lay there choking on her blood, she couldn't fathom the cruelty and heartlessness of those she had once considered her friends. Their laughter echoed through her ears and the building as life drained from her body. A friendship that was once filled with love and laughter has now come to a tragic end.