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Were Those Tentacles?
Tentacles. It looked like tentacles. No matter how I squinted my eyes, it still looked like tentacles. There was no way. I should have known better than to stay here.
By Abigail Adams -The Mad Cow Mob Boss3 years ago in Criminal
Investigation Files of Vicki Lewis, Amateur Detective
January 1, 2023: Vicki Lewis is “on the case.” To investigate: WHY??? Document 1: Fence Jumper Tackled on White House Lawn
By Maureen Y. Palmer3 years ago in Criminal
A Traitor in Footman’s Livery
Current Day: August 19, 1844 at 9:41 p.m. The footman carries out his duties with extra care. He walks quietly refilling goblets and presenting cigars to the three middle-aged men sitting in the card room at his Lord’s London residence. The Lord is dressed in his finest frockcoat and breeches, with a carefully tied cravat at his throat. The other two men, equally turned out, are friends from the days when his Lord attended school at Eton College. They have remained close cohorts over the years, amassing power and wealth through investment schemes and sometimes shady business deals, always knowing the other fellows would have their backs.
By Breezy3 years ago in Criminal
The Vacation. Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
No one liked him. He was one of those people who grated on everyone’s nerves, who thought he was hilarious, whose presence at a party everyone dreaded because he would get too drunk and demand being the centre of attention.
By Alana S. Leonard3 years ago in Criminal
Where did they go?
“Don’t call me a lower-than-dirt criminal until the facts—yes, facts from my point of view. All of it, the money, that detective I thought was one of you, all the tunes just get me out of this damn position. I’m fresh out of an arm cast, undoing weeks of physical therapy progress.
By Willem Indigo3 years ago in Criminal
Echoes of the Dead. Content Warning.
Detective Nolan takes one last puff of his cigarette before he thinks about entering the rundown slum of an apartment. It seems to be his new ritual he has recently developed. a smoke or two to calm the nerves followed by a wheezing cough, one a dying man would produce. “Cough” Detective Nolan coughs struggling to breath in any air as he exhales the smoke. He throws the cigarette into the gutter, the flame is quickly extinguished by the heavy rainfall.
By Jordan Webster3 years ago in Criminal
The Tale of Wren. Top Story - January 2024.
A transient fog hovers above the water, while the full moon guides Wren as she walks along the shore. Placing fresh cut willow stalks in her basket. With a stiffness, she moves away from the lake and towards the grassy slopes. The pain was worsening, peaking to a point of paralyses, then vanishing like the wind. Glancing toward camp, dawns colors begin to challenge the darkness as the charcoal skies reveal the vibrancy of a new day. She needs to complete this task before her people wake. Pausing, she waits for her muscles to relax, hoping the pain will go away. Breathing deep, Wren continues towards the woods, to bury the contents of her pack before she is discovered with it. Then, she would wait for him, she knew he would not let her down. She starts to dig when another wave of agony consumes her once more and she doubles over. If it weren’t for that, perhaps she would have noticed the eyes upon her.
By JBaz3 years ago in Criminal
Rosie
"Come on, sweetheart. It's time to take your medicine," urged Mom. "But, Mom, I don't want to," Rosie protested. "Don't you want strong bones? You don't want seizures, do you? That's what your vitamins are for! They'll make you feel better!"
By Rachel Kiehne3 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Disappearance of Goldie the Goldfish
Considering the supposed peculiarities of their limited memories, one must imagine that no goldfish could ever understand the importance its species holds in our culture. These little, gilded creatures have taught generations of children lessons about the fragility of life and finality of death. When little Eve came home from her friend’s seventh birthday party with a goldfish in a bowl, every member of her family, even Bobby, suspected that such an education would soon unfold.
By J. Otis Haas3 years ago in Criminal
The Alderwood Diamond
The clock struck six as Detective Amelia Ashford stepped into the opulent halls of Alderwood Manor. The esteemed Alderwood family resided here, nestled amongst the cobbled streets of London. The grounds were usually closed, with the eccentric Sir Edmund Alderwood closing the doors to everyone outside. Today, however, Amelia had been invited to join a dinner party to showcase the famous Alderwood Diamond.
By Emilie Turner3 years ago in Criminal
James And Darkend. Content Warning.
Once upon a time in the mystical land of Eliria, there lived a young boy named James. Unbeknownst to many, James possessed extraordinary magical abilities that surpassed those of any other in the realm. His powers were as vast as the universe itself, and his heart was pure and kind.
By Mustafa Ali3 years ago in Criminal
Death On Mt. Crumpit
Every Who knew the Grinch hates Christmas season , But a motive for murder? That seemed hardly a reason! Especially one so horrid, so ghastly and grim
By Judah LoVato3 years ago in Criminal