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What Happened In The Barn
The old rickety barn out on Mr. Wilson's farm. As a child, we were always told never to venture into the old mans' barn. Many had entered but none seemed to exit, it was as if they had just vanished or fallen off the face of the earth.
By Arica Webb5 years ago in Criminal
Secrets Beneath
This is the story I thought I would never tell. Growing up in Texas I was a good ranch girl, good Christian, and good daughter. I was polite and demure. I grew up in a normal ranching family and had a normal childhood.
By Suzanne Arden 5 years ago in Criminal
The Flowerbed
There is an old barn behind the house. I used to live in that barn. I was the first girl to live there - there have been a handful since me. But these two will be the last.
By Erica Psaltis5 years ago in Criminal
Only if Justice Prevails
Golden fields of wheat swayed as the scorching breeze seared the skin on your face. Stomach churning with only the coffee in it the bile rises hearing the terrifying shots rang out sending the quail in the field bursting into the air. You can hear them. You can hear their jovial tone as they boost each other's egos about killing for sport.
By C.A. Price5 years ago in Criminal
Special abilities division
"It's time" I say, and with an exhale I enter the Testing Office. My doctor, a pleasant woman is raising from the chair and stretching out her hand for a shake. She looks handsome- broad, round shoulders, thick eyebrows, full lips, but no lipstick. "Androgynous" the word pops into my mind and I lightly shake my head to rid my thoughts of it. She isn't really MY doctor. She isn't anyone's. She works for the precinct as an independent consultant, and, maaan, she knows everything.
By Salomé Saffiri5 years ago in Criminal
Kill Em' With Kindness
She smiled widely at her therapist - showing every single tooth. Her nose crinkled a bit at the bridge, as she answered the question. “No, Phoebe, really, I was fine! I honestly think I have finally turned a corner.” Answering like she was reading it directly out of a book. She slowly brushed the hair out of her eyes and tucked it neatly behind her ear. She took a deep breath - her eyes made a quick sweep of the room, and then back to meet Phoebe’s.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden5 years ago in Criminal
Under the hay
The smell of fresh hay soothed her. This was her place; this is where she belongs. Ames had been part of the life of this farm for decades, and this barn was her home, so lying here, under the hay, was only the natural place to be. She’d usually lay on top of the hay, but today it had to be under.
By Patty ASA5 years ago in Criminal
Unwelcome Presents
Today was a good day for Alison. She woke to a sunny sky, the house wide speakers playing flawlessly, and a fresh made breakfast waiting for her. When she left her home she even let the house staff have the day off. She remembered smiling as the bowed low. Traffic was light as well, travel fast, and the office work was easy. She couldn’t remember a single day that went by so well.
By Patrick Marrero5 years ago in Criminal
The Barn
Jon kept going back and forth from the house to the barn. No one said anything but we notice. “Why does Jon keep going back and forth?” Our mom asked me and Ken (Jon’s friend who came to visit Jon).
By Ann5 years ago in Criminal
Ksi
A Universe at 3 minutes A.B. Consists of 76% hydrogen, 24% helium, and a little bit of lithium in order to make it through the first day.
By Julie Eileen OBrien5 years ago in Criminal
No Witnesses
It was almost midnight, when our lives changed forever. When everything we knew, everyone we trusted and loved, could no longer be trusted. It was July Fourth, when I buried my first body.
By Honey Lea5 years ago in Criminal
The Next Step
The logs in the hearth cracked loudly, keeping the house warm from the whistling wind outside. A family of four sat around it, roasting scraps of meat while talking.
By Caleb Arentz5 years ago in Criminal