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THE BIGGEST BANG
Any one of them could have been chosen. Thanks to the pale skin of his Scottish mother, Annag, it had been Sayid, better known as ‘Sandy.’ He pulled into the car park, turned the ignition off and smiled at his Caucasian reflection in the mirror. No one would know that his father was Syrian and in this most English of English towns, that was important. Extremely important. He took a deep breath. Then another deep, deep breath. After all, he was about to change history – for all time.
By Maryam Ali3 years ago in Criminal
A crime most clever. Top Story - November 2023.
I am dead. My spirit will not depart until my body has been found, if you can possibly assist the police in locating me, I would be eternally grateful and could finally go on to the next phase of my scary, unknown journey.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Criminal
DEATH WILL HAVE HIS DAY
Word had it that Douglas Whiting wanted to kill someone. Someone, anyone, just to see what it was like. And it got back to him that, yes, a man named Norman Oliver was happy to be the victim. Well, perhaps not happy exactly, more resigned, his cancer untreatable.
By Maryam Ali3 years ago in Criminal
The Many Faces of Resilience. Content Warning.
The experience of being raped is one that no woman should ever have to endure. Yet, sadly, it is a harsh reality that many women around the world face every day. Despite the trauma and pain inflicted upon them, these women continue to rise above their circumstances and display incredible strength and resilience. Their stories are a testament to the human spirit and the power of survival. In this blog post, we will explore the many faces of resilience through the inspiring stories of women who have survived rape and are reclaiming their lives.
By Muhamed Bash3 years ago in Criminal
The Sunday Detective Club
Five people in the sleepy village of Willowbrook, where retirement was the standard, were desperate for one final adventure. These were retired individuals who had dedicated their life to developing distinctive abilities, and they were eager to apply them. They formed a detective club every Sunday, meeting in the comfortable confines of Willowbrook Retirement Center with the goal of cracking the cold cases that had bewildered the local police for years.
By Tinyiko Shitlhangu3 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearing Dossier
Special Agent Claire Mitchell had always been drawn to the world of espionage and intrigue. As a seasoned investigator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), she had worked on numerous high-profile cases, but none quite like this. The disappearance of the classified dossier was a breach of national security, and the clock was ticking to find it before it fell into the wrong hands.
By Praise Maxwell3 years ago in Criminal
Poster Man
The police are looking for a man named Billy Thompson. It has been months since they have been on it. Every major point in the city has his wanted posters hanging on the wall, posts, and where not. The man is now known to the masses as "Poster Man". Social media is filled with pictures of this man, but the thing is, no one knows for sure who he is. Everyone knows his face.
By Zohayer Mehtab3 years ago in Criminal
The Dagger of Intrigue
In the heart of ancient Rome, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, a city brimming with life and intrigue, a crime that would baffle the most astute investigators unfolded. This was a time of grandeur and power, yet even in the midst of glory, shadows lurked in the corners, and mysteries waited to be unraveled.
By Praise Maxwell3 years ago in Criminal
