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The Triangle Love #1

A Thrilling Tale of Murder, Mystery, and a Dangerous Cult.

By Martian Published about a year ago 6 min read
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The city was shaken by a series of murders that seemed to be linked. The press was already calling it the Triangle Love case, due to the geographical pattern formed by the three crime scenes. The police were struggling to find a suspect, and the city was living in fear. Detective Rachel James was put in charge of the investigation, and she was determined to solve it, even if it was the case of her life.

The First Murder

Detective Rachel James

Detective Rachel James arrived at the first crime scene, an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. She had been called in early that morning, and she knew that this was going to be a tough case. She stepped out of her car and took a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts.

The victim was a young woman, and she had been found strangled to death. The forensics team was already there, and they were busy collecting evidence. James took a look around and noticed that the area was cordoned off with police tape. The factory was old and abandoned, and it gave off an eerie feeling.

Detective Smith

As she approached the entrance, she saw her partner, Detective Smith, waiting for her. Smith was a veteran detective, and he had seen many gruesome crimes in his time. He was well respected in the department and was known for his sharp mind and his ability to solve tough cases.

"James, good to see you," Smith said, greeting her with a nod. "This is one of the most bizarre cases I've ever seen."

James nodded in agreement. She had seen many cases in her time, but this one seemed different. There was something about the way the victim had been killed that was making her uneasy.

The two detectives entered the factory and made their way to the crime scene. The victim was lying on the ground, her eyes wide open in shock. James felt a chill run down her spine as she saw the look of fear on the victim's face.

Smith knelt down beside the body and examined it closely. He noticed something strange about the way the victim had been strangled. The rope used to strangle her was tied in a specific pattern, forming a triangle.

James noticed the same thing and gasped. She had never seen a murder like this before. It seemed that the killer was trying to send a message.

"We need to find out who did this and why," James said, determination in her voice.

Smith nodded in agreement. "I'll get the forensics team to take a closer look at the rope. We need to see if there are any fingerprints or fibers that can help us identify the killer."

The two detectives spent the next few hours at the crime scene, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. They learned that the victim had been living in the area for several months and that she had been working at a local bar.

As they were leaving the factory, James noticed something written on the wall near the exit. It was a triangle, drawn in the victim's blood. The same triangle that had been formed by the rope used to strangle her.

"Smith, look at this," James said, pointing to the wall.

Smith's eyes widened in shock. "What the hell is going on here?"

The two detectives stood there, staring at the triangle on the wall. They both knew that this case was far from over and that they had a lot of work to do.

They got into their car and drove back to the police station, both of them deep in thought. James couldn't shake the feeling that they were dealing with something truly sinister. She had a feeling that this was just the beginning of a long and complicated case.

The Triangle Love case had officially begun, and Detective James was determined to solve it, no matter what it took.

The Second Murder

It had only been a few days since the first murder, and Detective James was already feeling the pressure. The case was all over the news, and the public was demanding answers. James was determined to find the killer, but she was also aware that time was running out.

The second murder was different from the first one. The victim was a young man, and he had been found stabbed to death in his apartment. James and Smith were called to the scene, and they quickly realized that this murder was connected to the first one.

The victim had a triangle carved into his chest, and his apartment was filled with strange symbols and messages written in blood. It was clear that the killer was trying to send a message, but James and Smith were having trouble deciphering it.

They spent hours at the crime scene, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. They learned that the victim had been a student at a local university, and that he had been studying psychology.

As they were leaving the apartment, James noticed a piece of paper stuck to the door. It was a note, written in the same strange symbols that they had seen throughout the apartment.

Smith took the note and examined it closely. "I've seen this symbol before," he said, his voice filled with urgency. "I think it's part of a cult."

James's eyes widened. "A cult? Are you serious?"

Smith nodded. "I did some research and found out that this symbol is associated with a cult that worships a deity known as the Triangle. The cult is known for its extreme beliefs and its willingness to use violence to achieve its goals."

James felt a chill run down her spine. She knew that they were dealing with something far more sinister than they had originally thought.

The two detectives spent the next few days investigating the cult and trying to figure out what their goal was. They learned that the cult was small but extremely dangerous, and that its members were willing to do anything to achieve their goals.

They also learned that there was a third person involved in the murders, a young woman named Sarah. Sarah had been the girlfriend of both the victim in the first murder and the victim in the second murder.

James and Smith were determined to find Sarah and bring her in for questioning. They felt that she might have information that could help them solve the case.

The Final Confrontation

It had been a week since the second murder, and James and Smith were no closer to finding the killer. They were running out of leads, and they were starting to feel the pressure.

They received a tip that Sarah was at an abandoned church on the outskirts of the city. James and Smith immediately headed to the church, and when they arrived, they were confronted by a group of cult members.

The cult members were armed, and they were determined to protect Sarah. James and Smith were outnumbered, but they were not afraid. They knew that they had to bring Sarah in for questioning, and they were willing to do whatever it took.

Sarah

The final confrontation was intense and lasted for several hours. James and Smith managed to get the upper hand, and they were able to subdue the cult members and bring Sarah in for questioning.

Sarah revealed that she was a member of the cult, and that she had been involved in the murders. She explained that the cult was trying to create a new world order, and that the murders were part of their plan.

James and Smith were shocked by what they heard, but they were also relieved that they had finally solved the case. They brought Sarah to the police station and charged her with the murders.

To be continue..

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