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Incurious. Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge.
I'm wearing a dead woman's costume. Not just any woman, I should note, but Blair Heflin - a well-connected young stage actress, newly graduated from Brandeis. You may have seen her widely circulated headshot on the news. A picture that only does her partial justice: an old Hollywood-style portrait spotlighting a versatile, oblong face and sharp collarbones. Jet-black hair in a dancer's bun. A delicate row of pearls.
By Erin Latham Shea3 years ago in Criminal
Academy Murders: Mind Glide. Content Warning.
The locks clicked. Brenda walked through Kim’s hotel room. “Love what—” Brenna started. Kim waved a finger. “No.” “Okay let’s get to the thick of this. You’re going to continue the investigation for a few more weeks. The judge will let you be the one who will evaluate evidence and hunt for clues like you’ve been doing. But after that, you’ll be able to do nothing but watch me defend you.”
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Criminal
The Lunch Thief. Top Story - December 2023.
I know it’s petty, but quite frankly I think the frequency my lunch is disappearing out of the office fridge is beyond accident or coincidence and if it is targeted I would like to know who the culprit is. I have tried being polite about it, clear labelling, notes on the fridge, even an email to the people on my floor here but to no avail. Therefore I have decided to take matters into my own hands and investigate it. There is part of me thinks it’s my own fault eating so late in the day, often round 2pm but I don’t think it’s an excuse.
By Simon Curtis3 years ago in Criminal
Murder Close to Home. Top Story - December 2023.
Cathy arrived back at their apartment at 6:30 am like she always does after her night shift at the club. There was blood everywhere and Beth was on the floor in the bedroom. The phone laying beside her as if she had tried to call for help. Her pajamas were bloody and torn. One TV was missing along with Beth’s laptop computer. Without thinking the killer could still be there, Cathy looked around before dialing 911.
By Barbara Gode Wiles3 years ago in Criminal
The Crimson Heist. Content Warning.
Detective Jack Keller's footsteps echoed in the desolate alleyways of Veridion, a city once bustling with life, now shrouded in the ominous aftermath of the Crimson Heist. The stolen artwork, a masterpiece worth millions, had become the city's haunting specter, a symbol of the infamous criminal mastermind's audacity. The Crimson Phantom had resurfaced after years in the shadows, plunging Veridion into a state of fear and chaos.
By GojoTheWriter3 years ago in Criminal
Academy Murders: Slay Dragons. Content Warning.
“You said, ‘No,’ right?” Yawquisha asked. Her inquisitiveness underlined in her voice. “I did,” Kim replied. “If you were not already embroiled in the investigation, there would have been some room for your ability to represent yourself.”
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Criminal
Silent Shadows
Title: Silent Shadows Chapter 1: The Disappearance Detective Sarah Parker stared at the missing person's poster pinned to the bulletin board in her small, cluttered office. The photograph showed a young woman with a warm smile, her eyes filled with hope. The name beneath the picture read: Emily Sullivan, Age 25, Last Seen Three Days Ago.
By Mohammad Ebrahim3 years ago in Criminal
The Rise Of Kairos
In the heart of the mystical realm of Wildwood, a kingdom steeped in legend and valor, the passing of a torch has marked the beginning of a new era. Orion Wildwood, the venerable ruler, whose reign was synonymous with courage and wisdom, has transitioned the mantle of leadership to his worthy successor, his son, Kairos Wildwood. The kingdom, once under the benevolent rule of Orion, now stands witness to the dawn of Kairos' tenure—a time of challenges embraced and adversaries conquered.
By Mustafa Ali3 years ago in Criminal
