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Who Stole the Selkie's Coat?
Take out your monocle and don your tweed, for I have something you must read. Gentle reader, beware, for this is a tale of epic twists and turns. It exists perhaps between the ethereal and the real. You may not believe it. I beseech you, though, to suspend disbelief (and judgment) until the tale is done. If you grant me this, as your humble narrator, I will mayhaps let you choose what ending befits you and the worldly sensibilities you have, no doubt, gathered from your experiences heretofore, before having chanced upon this tale...
By Kate Kastelberg 3 years ago in Criminal
A Sister's Love
A dewy feeling graced her skin as she pushed the heavy, steal doors open, entering the blanket of fragrant night air. Only minutes before, she was cuddled under the warmth of her cosy electric blanket, shielded from the cold of winter until the abrupt text message interrupted her peace.
By Isabella Rose3 years ago in Criminal
The Case of the Missing Jockey. Content Warning.
It was a beautiful Spring day at the Myrtle Downs. The sky was clear, the flowers were in bloom, and the horses were at their finest. Mother Combs was excited to be at the racetrack with her excellent friend Mac, who’d invited her to the opening of the new racecourse. Mother Combs was glad that she had decided to accept the invitation from her old friend since they were having a lot of fun and catching up on each other's lives.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Criminal
Veil of Deception
Natalie Harrison, a 26-year-old woman with dreams of a blissful marriage, found herself entangled in a web of deception that no one could have predicted. Her story began with the charming Keith Foster, a man who swept her off her feet with his charisma and warm smile.
By Chanel The wonder3 years ago in Criminal
Echoes of Deception: Navigating the Noir Labyrinth in a Rain-Soaked City. Content Warning.
In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, where the very essence of deceit clung to the concrete like an indelible stain, seasoned Detective Michael Harris found himself thrust into the dissonant symphony of rain-soaked streets. The lifeless silhouette of Richard Monroe, once a potent force in the city's intricate power play, lay near the dilapidated warehouses that whispered tales of clandestine dealings and concealed narratives, creating an atmosphere laden with the scent of old secrets and impending revelations.
By Purab Biswas✨ 3 years ago in Criminal
Bound by Blood
Detective Lancing waltzed into the precinct, hands buried in his coat pockets. His confident stride turned heads as he navigated toward the interrogation room, the key to unraveling the recent town murders awaiting him. He walked past the uniformed officer standing guard outside the door, giving him a slight nod of acknowledgement as he flashed his badge.
By Timberly Price3 years ago in Criminal
Wisteria Falls. Content Warning.
My breaths are choppy as my bare feet fly across the damp forest floor. I can't breathe, and my feet are cut up and bleeding from the abuse I'm treating them to, but I can see the old boat house approaching as the trees start thinning. I'll be okay if I can make it inside and down to the decaying storm cellar. They won't think to look there. No one ever does. It's been my safe space in this town of monsters ever since the first time my stepdad visited my room, thinking I was sleeping. Just checking on me to make sure I was safe. It's more like pretending his vile dreams are the truth when they are actually the farthest thing.
By Courtney Ann3 years ago in Criminal
