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Silent Shadows
Title: Silent Shadows Chapter 1: The Disappearance Detective Sarah Parker stared at the missing person's poster pinned to the bulletin board in her small, cluttered office. The photograph showed a young woman with a warm smile, her eyes filled with hope. The name beneath the picture read: Emily Sullivan, Age 25, Last Seen Three Days Ago.
By Mohammad Ebrahim3 years ago in Criminal
The Rise Of Kairos
In the heart of the mystical realm of Wildwood, a kingdom steeped in legend and valor, the passing of a torch has marked the beginning of a new era. Orion Wildwood, the venerable ruler, whose reign was synonymous with courage and wisdom, has transitioned the mantle of leadership to his worthy successor, his son, Kairos Wildwood. The kingdom, once under the benevolent rule of Orion, now stands witness to the dawn of Kairos' tenure—a time of challenges embraced and adversaries conquered.
By Mustafa Ali3 years ago in Criminal
Odditorium
An unusual caravan of travelers slipped into town under the cover of night. It wasn’t until the next morning that the residents noticed a new encampment along the river bank which ran through the center of town. People were brimming with curiosity as they made their way to the campsite. Signs lined the pathway, depicting odd-looking creatures of all shapes and sizes. An enormous banner hanging between the two main tents welcomed one and all to the Odditorium.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Criminal
Academy Murders: Bitters. Content Warning.
The site where the letter opener punctured her chest felt tender. To touch it still seemed sore and raw. When Kim didn’t realize it, she touched it and she drove her mind while poring over documents related to the case.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Criminal
An Easy Case (extended)
When Samson studied law, he looked into the mirror and saw a hero. Graduation day gave him his superpowers. He thought everyday day would be like his favourite cartoon shows; every day a bad guy would get beaten and everyone would work as a team to bring down the criminal organisations. It didn’t take him long to realise that his life as a lawyer was anything but a whacky kids show. The hours were long. The pay was good but the balance between family life and work life always tipped in work’s favour.
By Chloe Gilholy3 years ago in Criminal
Seriously!!! Who dunit?. Top Story - December 2023.
It was the day before Christmas eve. The meeting of "Infinity Anonymous" had adjourned for the night. The members all exited the clubhouse, an abandoned old building located in the woods not far from Tammy's house, they did the secret handshake, bid each other goodnight and adjourned to their respective homeward trudge. The members ranged from age fifteen to seventeen, all girls, all students of Shankville High School and Maverley High School.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Criminal
STILLWATERS. Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge. Top Story - December 2023.
I'm not much for boats or water. Karen says, No surprise considering. After everything, Karen's visitors still sometimes ask, "Were you scared you were going to die?" At first, the consummate journalist, eager to explain and connect, I would struggle. I’d swim deeper and deeper into my mind to find an answer for them. What was I thinking back when, back when
By Rachel Pollock3 years ago in Criminal
Wrong Place. Top Story - December 2023.
December 7th, 8:02am Bruce Dunnings entered his mother’s house, concerned because she hadn’t picked up his calls the previous day. Even when they were arguing, she always returned his calls. And of course, they had been arguing. She was an old woman with too much time on her hands, she had too many hobbies and too many of them brought her out of the house. When there was still no call from her on his phone that morning when he woke up he headed to her house. She couldn’t possibly be that angry at him.
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Criminal
Shadows of Deceit
Detective Alex Thompson leaned against the worn-out railing of his apartment balcony, nursing a tumbler of bourbon as he stared into the neon-lit city below. The streets were alive with the hum of life, but Alex's mind was clouded with the unsolved case that had haunted him for months—the elusive Crimson Phantom.
By Chimezie Obinna3 years ago in Criminal
The Horrifying Case of Using Dogs to Disintegrate Bodies
In 1993, after reading the novel ‘The Old Man and His Dog,’ director Ta Tan was greatly shocked and decided to adapt it into a film to bring the story to a wider television audience. As a result, he immediately began the work and brought the entire film crew to the town of Bac Bao — Ninh Ha to start production.
By Jack Charles3 years ago in Criminal
