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Unexpected Assault
MIDNIGHT - ARIA The humid air clings to my skin, suffocating me. A thin layer of sweat covers my whole body. I feel drops sliding down my neck, my back. Silence encloses around me, making me forget how to breathe. The air is stuck in my lungs. I have been staring at the picture for - I don’t know how long.
By Miren Estruch3 years ago in Criminal
It ends with a T
Briant was an ordinary man. He didn’t stand out in a room of ordinary people. People passed him on the street and gave him no thought, as if they didn’t even see him. The most unusual thing about Briant was his name. His mother had wanted to call him Brian Terrance Glover; a nod to Briant’s paternal Grandfather, the revered Glover ancestor Terrance Reginald Glover, who was a tall, strapping man, and whose response to life’s unforeseen complications was always a somber nod and the utterance of “in God’s wisdom”. But as luck would or would not have it, Briant’s mother married Terrance’s son, Reginald, who imbibed a little too often, which saw him trotting off to the grave at the early age of 52 with sclerosis of the liver.
By Maryanne Kelly3 years ago in Criminal
Point of Loyalty
Snow was falling. Vasily watched as a myriad of snowflakes drifted down from the early morning sky and carpeted the small alleyway. There were two trash cans nearby on the sidewalk, and an extra layer of thick snow on top had made them look like giant mushrooms. Vasily brushed off some of the snow on one of them with his thick mittens, letting the excess snow fall and cover some of the blood stains on the ground.
By Jake Murphy3 years ago in Criminal
He Takes All of His Girlfriends to Mexico
I’ve been pacing the floors of my mind, contemplating these realities, and which of them to say. Because writing to you is not like writing to him, knowing one day you will read these words that accentuate these pages. More so in fact I’ve typed them before hand to keep track of my wonderings. As this life’s tempo quickens, I question my volition as Lucifer’s derision consumes God’s vision for my life. It’s life itself that I question; learning to be human is no simple task for one as myself. I’m simply a human in training, tripping over humanities customs. I’m constantly trampling the subtle feet of its dance.
By Atlas Quest3 years ago in Criminal
The Conspiracy
Looking left and then right, he quickly darted across the vacant street. His worn, leather boots splashing in the puddles that were scattered throughout the deteriorating cobble stone road. Coming to a sudden halt Leopold stood silently at the dimly lit door that led into his apartment block.
By Jamison Tsindos3 years ago in Criminal
The Heist
Andre never meant to do anyone dirty, that was just how things went sometimes. When they broke into that liquor store on 53rd, Andre ran as hard as he could with everyone else when the cops came; it wasn’t his fault Danny got caught. And when they’d done that job over on Kensington Andre was posted at the back as lookout; he didn’t have anything to do with the mess those other guys made.
By Kimberly T3 years ago in Criminal
Little black book of secrets
this is a story of secrets, betrayal and loyalty among the wealthy. Story begins March 11th 2007 in the slums of Detroit and one of the biggest drug areas known in the world for its sex, money and murder... the weather had just began to clear from previous snow storms in recent month and the sun had begun to clear up and the shit was just beginning to hit the fan. Nomo Fans Now a popular group on the rise but with ties in the drug running and prostitution affiliation linked with the G’s know as gods were controlling supplies in the western region of the board (city) and we’re running a smooth operation but back East, tyke where leggo another up and coming musician and also a leader in the crepes a ruthless organization with and eye for power and a strong foundation for strong arming competitors into service for hire. Tyke has an organization of suppliers for prescription drugs and cocaine, they normally won’t do deals unless there is a significant amount of cash for the purchase, but most times deals only go there way because of their tough tactics and brute force in strong arming the competition to withdraw from sales with only their life in tact... one thing about Tyke is he decided working with Nomo Fans Now would be best to keep a steady flow of cash with Nomo being a top buyer as well as supplier that he’d make more together than what they make off of other robberies. March 11th a surprise to many this day when the mile king returned from a 3 year absence, the mile king is the leader of the wishanikkawould crew who ran a successful drug and prostitution ring on both sides of board this king ran a solid organization with one key ingredient to succeed... his little black book! A book of knowledge and sauce for one to take and create a recipe for success, he started his organization as a youth with members old and young but to join you had to know how protect yourself by yourself. No one person can be handled in this group, solo they still hold the same strength as a combination of 3 to 4 wishanikkawould’s, some even believe they had some sort of super strength from the brutal training they endured under the king. Today brings smiles as well as known frowns for many as the other gangs grew quite weary of the kings return with the feeling things were about to get ugly, but just when the gangs start to rally for a meeting the king calls a meeting for both sides of the board leaders to join him for dinner and a talk.... a Talk!? The leaders are furious, he wants to talk? Talk about what said Nomo fans now, he ain’t touching nothing on this side of the board was the energy he wanted to put off to his squad so he put up a big front for the gang and refused... but tyke wear leggo said he’d be there for sure to greet the king and bring a gift also. The king responds gracefully with the extended offer to enter the grounds of the wishanikkawoulds. The guest have arrived king where you want them asked 6’8 one of the trusted security of the grounds... bring them to the table I’ll get everything ready says king, tonight will solidify there place in my unit I’ve come to take control again and bring all sides together to form a brotherhood under the wishanikka. Tyke wear sits at the opposite end of the table directly from the king with a smirk, he says this a nice spot cutty I mean... king so what brings you back to these parts of the universe, thought you got away from the streets and did your music thing what happened? The king replied back I’ve missed home and I heard you and Nomo fans now had control of the board and I wanted to see just how things were being run, but to be honest I’m upset they declined my invitation tonight so they won’t be here to hear the news that I’m taking control of the board completely again... tyke jumps out of his seat.. The Whole Board!? Man you have to be smoking the product I’m selling cause you buggin ain’t no way I’m gone let you take my half I built a legacy while you was gone being a family man, you gave the streets to us and we ain’t giving them back but I did bring you a parting gift... a parting gift? Said king.. tyke says yeah just to show my appreciation before you leave because we not giving you half of anything but here’s a million cash just off the strength because you gave me a life and I intend on living just how you showed me but I already put 100 on your face if it’s shown on my half so that’s my parting gift now we part ways and if I was you I wouldn’t take too many chances because it’s a lot more shit you unaware of... like what! The king yelled, you new Lil goonies new dreamers on the strip what? I asked you both here to join in an alliance one that with my little black book... tyke cuts off his speech and says that’s exactly why I came to ask if you still have the book and that is something I want to be a part of and I’m willing to off another 10 mill to gain access to the contents he said. King laughs slightly and says now you must be smoking what your selling because there’s no way I’ll give either of the sides access to the book but... to regain access to both sides surely I’d give you access to drop off and pick up and access to do business with my partners. A long laugh while saying boyyyy you ain’t changed at all you don’t trust nobody he laughed more sinister and yelled I’m out fuck you and that book don’t come on my side you better spend that million on an army if you do... king replied grab him and whoever came with him we gone talk again and just then all doors started shutting locks echoing through the big mansion tyke turns and looked at the king walking towards him... he says man I wasn’t serious man damn I was gone call you and tell you I was bullshitting, I was gone invite you to my spot too I’m serious just as the king pulls from behind his back a glock 40 with an extended mag as he gets closer to tyke and sticks the gun under his chin... so you changed your mind then he asked, tyke wear says you don’t even have to do this big cutty I don’t want no problem with you I just wanted you to see I got that side over there we good. King released tyke, pointed to his million and said that’s your first pay you work for me now any move you make better come through me firstly... do that and what’s to worry about? But you cross me at any time and I’m gone make you regret that decision for a long time won’t be anything quick understand!? He pointed to the door and said alright family I’ll see you when I see you and left to go upstairs, told his security see them out and all the way to his side and while you there let them know I’m back in town... with a smile that had dark intent all over it. His security makes there way to the east side of the board and escorted tyke and his gang to their grounds but upon the entry kings security hip out firing rounds into the air speaking while all are outside screams were loud but they managed to calm the crown with a word for all... King is home and he taking over everything he the new boss these niggas our workers tyke turns and says cutty you got me... right then the security team fired 30 shots into tyke rendering him helpless his game looks in awe as they thought of retaliation but did not flex on the team, they gently layed there guns to the ground after seeing the massacre in front of them. The kings team hopped back into their vehicles and said we will be back when the king comes... make sure everything is clean for the king, driving away firing shots into the air and exiting the East board. Upon retuning to the middle of the board back in the wishanikkawoulds the king was up stairs having a conversation with Nomo, the conversation going back and forth at a steady pace... king stops talking and states ok then it is what it is then big dog I’ll be there to see you and it’s that on that, Nomo says I told you don’t come on my side and if we see you it’s a wrap... king says you better be talking about a rap song and laughs with his team and then Nomo hangs up the call. King says so what’s the move how y’all want to play it?... the security response is however it goes we with it... what I want to hear says the king. Driving to the west side of the board the king gets a text message saying we will be at the door waiting with open arms with a gun emoji at the end.., king says they know we’re coming so getting ready to wet that pussy as he laughs and then the security in his vehicle laughs as well, king then throws up 4 fingers out of his passenger window to signal for all four vehicles to load their weapons and be on high alert as they enter the ground of the west board... they noticed a barricade of trucks near Nomo’ head quarters and a group of his gang stretched out all along the compound. King says stop the ride I’m gone walk you all follow behind me... he gets out and does a wave to some of the old customers and friends he recognizes some wave others cower in fear thinking he is really there to cause chaos and want no parts of it, he gets closer to the compound and the gang says a dude nomo said you ain’t allowed here without a pass and he ain’t give you one... so I suggest you make your way back to the middle with a smirk on his face but then as he says that and he looks at his gang they look at him with a look that says you fucked up... Boom! Headshot from his member laid him out directly in front of the entrance as he turns to the king and says welcome back king we were wondering when you were coming home cause these niggas been running shit all wrong and I’m ready to get some real cash not these pennies this stingy Nigga been giving us... king looks and says I appreciate the kind gesture of hospitality laying that stupid Nigga down shows me you still a part of the family... he nods and says I can take you too him, King says nah I’m gone make my way through there this might be a nice spot for you to run for me. As the kings enters the compound he noticed other gang members notice him and they rushed to greet him aggressively he yells sit the fuck down unless you don’t want to leave this bitch... yo mans just knocked off one your boys outside and he with the rest of my squad waiting for you to do some dumb shit... they exit to see if this was true and once outside they stayed there as the king made his way to see Nomo, as he walks the hallway to get there Nomo comes up on speaker and says once you come through that door you might as well kill me cause I ain’t giving you shit... king opened the double door slowly, see’s Nomo sitting back turned to the door and he says, your really not willing to talk to me as Nomo turns with a AK47 assault rifle and says I told you I ain’t giving you shit... the king says what if I give you something? Nomo looks at the king and said what can you give me that I don’t have!? I have money I have power I got mad freakers on my line what do I need from you? The king says right now all you have is attitude which is good because you could have a bullet in your head but that’s not why I came to talk to you I came to talk to you because I want to give you something and it’s only one circumstance and one circumstance only.. that you work for me. Nomo jumps up points the AK at the King and says Nigga I ain’t giving you shit I don’t want to work for you or with you this my side of the board, the kings pulls out his little black book and says not even if I give you access to this directly? Nomo jaws drop in awe his eyes fill with tears he puts down the AK47 and throws his head down as he is realizing that the king had the ultimate gift better than either side of the board together and he comes around the table almost childlike with a look that says I didn’t mean to offend you... as he gets closer to the king the king reaches out as to almost ask to embrace Nomo and as Nomo gets closer to embrace the king... the king pulls out his gun places it against the bottom of his chin and says you really pulled a gun on me and thought shit was gone be sweet!?... pulled the trigger sending all of nomos thoughts clear to the ceiling and says pussy I wasn’t giving you shit... this my board and any Nigga don’t like that they don’t have to be here period! The king gracefully takes over all sides of the board with no hassle because of his little black book of secrets.. a book that toppled many of organizations that have tried to stand against the king the only book that knows all and can control many...
By Blueface T3 years ago in Criminal
The Murders at Milton Manor
I glanced upward at the rising manor before me the dark exterior and avian statuaries, full of foreboding. The garden, once well kept and thriving, was now riddled with weeds. Dried ropes, like hands clawing through the dirt. Though I was wary, I was not afraid. The strange letter that led me here popped into my mind. The surprising content said an old admirer of mine had passed away and, on a whim, he’d left everything to me. Though unexpected, his will was a binding legal document, and everything he owned was now mine.
By Ash Angel McKay3 years ago in Criminal
Haus of Babylon
Lola Lindz awaited the crackle of the gramophone needle and posed under the glaring spotlight. The drunken patrons in the erotic Haus of Babylon hollered as the frenzied jazz beats began. The blue-eyed woman carried her body sensually, as though her flesh smouldered. Lola danced, her sharp black bob bouncing wildly.
By Lisa Knight3 years ago in Criminal