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Case Four-The Damned
Trudy turned the borrowed pickup truck onto the snow-covered alley, careful not to run over the neighbor’s trash cans that were rolling over the icy roadway. A thud from the gear shifter erupted as she abruptly put the vehicle in park before opening the door. Frigid air blasted her cheeks when she bent down to pick up the wayward containers. The plastic handles were brittle from the negative temperature and crackled in her hands. After securing them against the garage she leaped back into the toasty interior of Jason’s truck. It smelled of new leather and his cologne. Rosewood and cardamom tickled her nostrils as she breathed deep. Her heart skipped a beat thinking of his arrival this evening and how she’d show him how much she had missed him while he was gone. A smile spread across her face, she knew Jason hated to leave and wondered how he was handling his ex-wife’s constant nagging. Lisa, who was also his real estate agent, was assisting him in selling his home. Last week the two had been at odds over curb appeal, Lisa wanting him to power wash the front porch and Jason balking over the impossible task in the freezing temperatures. A low chuckle escaped her lips thinking of Jason’s pained expression and twenty-minute rant as he had filled Trudy in on Lisa’s demands.
By Lori Zaremba5 years ago in Criminal
Grooming Since Grade School
Giving back, teaching the game to so many kids over the years, happy to volunteer to assist in shaping the future. There was one special kid, smart, talented player in need of guidance. Grant gave guidance in the form of extra practice and personal instruction. Grant's hard work seemed to pay off when young Gary Garland made the varsity football team as a freshman. Grant celebrated his protege's accomplishment; he received much praise for the part he played in the player's success.
By Cam Rascoe5 years ago in Criminal
The Gun Slinger of the high seas...
Boom! A shot was fired!SPLASH!A dead body fell in the sea...Boom! Another shot was fired ...SPLASH!..Another dead body lay in the sea...The time difference between the two shots was exactly two minutes and thirty seconds. After that, two more shots were fired in succession, only this time into the air.
By ankit priyadarshi5 years ago in Criminal
Mysterious Merlot
I have never been the sort of woman to accompany a virtual stranger home on a first date. But, he was handsome, charming, well-educated, and the conversation at dinner felt so natural that it seemed a shame to allow the arbitrary ending of a meal to dictate the conclusion of a pleasurable evening. I suppose the two bottles of wine we’d shared over our decadent meal probably factored into it, too. Regardless of how I came to be here, I couldn’t help but fidget a bit as my mind began to clear and it sunk in that I was alone with a man I hadn’t known the day before.
By Sarah Petner Metzgar5 years ago in Criminal
Too Good To Be True
When Marco stepped into the restaurant, his heart stopped. Sitting before him was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. One of the most beautiful I suppose, as she had an identical twin sister. To Marco though, nobody could compare. Lilah had been his best friend growing up, and he had been crushing on her since her family first moved to town. Marco spent years trying to get closer to her, but always came second to the popular boys at school. By senior year of high school, Marco was sure his chance with Lilah was approaching, until she moved to college in Australia. That was 8 years ago.
By Caileigh Graham5 years ago in Criminal
Adam's Purpose
Marcy isn’t unlike most women Adam found himself drawn to. She’s successful, intelligent, and utterly hard to read. Even now, as the two of them peruse the menu at Marcy’s second favorite French restaurant in town, Adam studies her face to find an inkling of satisfaction. Marcy’s eyes sweep the wine list intensely, glancing up at Adam, seemingly between each selection.
By Jesse Acord5 years ago in Criminal
Deadly Date Night
Oh Come on! I thought. Seriously Universe? It was our first official date. We’d literally arrived at our wine tasting weekend location no more than 5 hours ago and already things had taken a turn for the disaster. Yet again. I don't completely loathe the disasters that appeared to follow me around. That's how I met my boyfriend after all, us being involved in a hostage type situation a few months ago and all, but still. It’d be nice to have a break from the stress of it is all I’m saying. And I’m saying that while looking at what appears to be a dead body.
By Morgan Christy Rickards5 years ago in Criminal
First Disaster
Was it really too much to ask for a simple evening? A pleasant night spent with pleasant company. To enjoy a drink and some scintillating conversation? To not have everything I touch to end in disaster? Apparently so. Okay universe, I got the message. No good times for me. I didn't even understand how this one had happened. I guess that Merlot was hitting me more strongly than I’d thought. Not just me though, as I wasn’t here alone. I wasn’t the only one seeing this. So was the random guy standing next to me with his mouth agape.
By Morgan Christy Rickards5 years ago in Criminal
