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A Confrontation in an Alleyway
The frozen rain beat down on Alex’s back as he trudged through the dank alley. His black hair had lost its volume and had taken on the appearance of an overused dishrag, flopping down on his head, long and stringy. He was soaked to the skin, though he was unsure whether it was with sweat, precipitation, or both. His body, usually proudly and defiantly erect, was hunched over, his turquoise eyes piercing through the downpour to the ruins of the once great city that towered around him.
By Rachel Hannah Fendrich6 months ago in Criminal
Justice Served?
This is Laurel Ingram reporting the murder trial of the century. Poor Lilah Thorne, a beautiful actress, was cut down in her prime on what was supposed to be a fun night. The accused? None other than Miss Thorne’s costar and lover, Edward Mallory. It’s impossible to say which is the greater tragedy, the loss of such a young life or that of such a promising acting career.
By Morgan Rhianna Bland6 months ago in Criminal
Murdered by My Friends - By Amarieana Hicks
Violet is a young woman who lives in a small and busy city. Violet is 27 years old and interned at a law firm. She is known for her charm and kindness. Violet typically spent her weekends studying, but on this particular weekend, she found herself at an exciting pool party, where she met Joseph, who is 29 years old and is funny and strong. He works as a professional cook alongside his father. He often makes rude jokes and comments on others' appearance. Ava is 28 years old and engaged to her fiancé of 5 years. She is known for her beauty and kindness but can also be quite a pushover and indecisive. Then there's Luna, who is 24 years old. Luna is in her last year of college and still lives with her wealthy parents, who take great care of her. She is known for being conceited and thinking that everything revolves around her. These four were so different but yet went so great together. After they crossed paths, they formed a connection that led to frequent meet-ups at their favorite coffee shop over the next two years.
By Amarieana Hicks6 months ago in Criminal
The Haunting Enigma: Unsolved and Unforgotten - The Black Dahlia
Beneath the shimmering facade of Hollywood glamour, amidst the bustling streets of 1947 Los Angeles, a gruesome discovery sent shockwaves through the nation. In an otherwise serene park, amidst the morning mist, lay the mutilated body of a young woman - Elizabeth Short, dubbed the "Black Dahlia" by a sensationalized press. Her murder, a tapestry of brutality and enigma, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in American history, forever etched in the annals of true crime.
By Clifford Edwards6 months ago in Criminal
Broken Records. Content Warning.
Filled with teenage rebellion and curiosity, the two lovebirds pulled aside the window boards of the abandoned recording studio. The record label, long since forgotten by talent, had morphed into a popular make-out spot among teens at the local high school.
By Oneg In The Arctic6 months ago in Criminal
Benjamin P. Dover
Benjamin Dover was an asshole. Not just “kind of an asshole,” and not someone who “could be an asshole.” He was a full-on, 24/7, 100% asshole. When he came out of the womb, he screamed and kicked, his constant needs never - ever - met quickly enough. A hateful personality already in existence, the nurses looked at each other, shaking their heads. “What a little asshole,” one tsk-tsk’d to the other. So….Ben Dover was an asshole: always had been, always would be. That is, until someone decided the world had tolerated ‘ole Ben long enough.
By Marney Studaker-Cordner6 months ago in Criminal