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Jack and the Cat
It was a cold, wet and windy night in the city that time forgot. I walked out of my office and into the dark. There had been a murder. How did I know? Someone told me, obviously. I'm not psychic, you know. If you are looking for a psychic murder mystery...you are reading the wrong story, pally. I am your normal common garden murder mystery solving investigative journalist. The cops, bless them, had threw out this case, according to my client, on account of their being no signs of foul play.
Paul StewartPublished 5 months ago in CriminalRags to Riches
Every time I think my life couldn’t possibly be any better, POOF! WHAM! KAPOW! It becomes more heavenly. It didn’t start that way, not by a long shot. I was born into a dirt-poor family, the middle child of seven brothers and sisters. We usually had at least one meal a day during the summer and three when school was in session. All my clothes, from underwear to shoes, were hand-me-downs from my older siblings. My parents possessed no special skills, so they earned a living as day laborers. It looked like life had dealt me a losing hand from the start.
Mark GagnonPublished 5 months ago in CriminalFrosty the snowman
This is a response to the winter horror story prompt, you can check it out here! Disclaimer*** Be warned, might just make you cringe a bit!
Tressa RosePublished 5 months ago in CriminalDisappearance at Rosewood Manor!!
In the heart of the countryside lay Rosewood Manor, an exquisite estate known for its lush gardens and opulent ballrooms. The tranquil setting was disrupted when a mysterious disappearance occurred during the annual masquerade ball!
marie e ehlenbachPublished 5 months ago in Criminal- Top Story - December 2023
A Christmas Whodunit
The Prompt Write a crime fiction story. The Night Before Christmas "Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 5 months ago in Criminal Safeguarding Livingston: Unraveling the Package Theft and Shoplifting Puzzle
Livingston, New Jersey is a tight-knit community that has recently faced challenges with a surge in package thefts and shoplifting incidents. The Livingston Police Department has swiftly responded to these issues, launching investigations and implementing measures to protect the residents and local businesses. In this article, we'll delve into the details of the incidents, the police response, and the community's role in creating a safer living environment.
A Fish Boil in Door Country
As Ruth Jorgenson waited for the authorities to arrive, she mulled over the events that had taken place at the Edgewater Inn before Sophia was poisoned. Despite being 74, her memory was as sharp as a pin.
Scott ChristensonPublished 5 months ago in CriminalThe Mystery of the Oracle
The city of Noirton rested underneath an agonizing sky, its roads a maze of insider facts and shadows. Criminal investigator Alex Tracker walked down those recognizable back streets, a man produced in the pot of the city's obscurity. His overcoat surged at night breeze, murmurs of secrets weaved inside its strings.
Zain SiddiquiPublished 5 months ago in CriminalDo You Love Me
She had not wanted to go. Alison had talked her into attending. Alison could not wait to see her old friends. But Anna just felt nervous. Alison had laughed at her hesitation. Anna had mentally shoved herself forward.
Antoinette L BreyPublished 5 months ago in CriminalThe unique bounty
The long intermittent walk from Oklahoma to Texas, hitching rides with strangers, in between staying at strange and shady looking inns, (to save on money)—-was taxing and uncomfortable. And long. His feet were aching, and it felt like they might just collapse under the hot sun, leaving him to die without ever reaching his destination.
Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 5 months ago in CriminalThe perfect marriage
My eyes were closing, as I was drifting off into a deep slumber on my couch again. The television was still on, bright as ever in a dark room, and all I could hear was the laughter booming from talk show that once had my interest. I could feel myself losing grip of the glass of wine I had in my hand, as I was feeling more relaxed and light as a feather. There it was, the feeling of sleepiness leading me into a deep, dark hole that I would not be able to get out of.
Adrianna AnastasiadesPublished 5 months ago in CriminalBuy One Murder For The Price Of Two
'Twas the Saturday before Christmas when throughout the gym not a creature was stirring, not even brother Smith who was dead as a mouse who got into the arsenic coated candy canes Santa had left behind in the children’s stockings. Drifting deflated balloons which had lost their spirit as lifeless as the dead body clung to the floor slightly drifting back and forth with the air from the vents like wandering drunks searching for their next throw back. Too bad brother Smith threw back some of those candy canes or he’d be at home right now. Party’s over, dude.
Becky AllredPublished 5 months ago in Criminal