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Once Upon A Crime
"... while police have yet to make a statement, the string of deaths are suspected to be gang related. More on the news at six."
Natasja RosePublished 3 months ago in CriminalLove Garden
HER 1 “I’ve always been a bit of a hopeless romantic. Since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with great tales of love and its many journeys around the universe. I used to believe that love would sweep me off my feet and carry me somewhere far away from everything. Now I know that love is like a snowflake, falling down slowly enough to see just how beautiful it is, then landing right on the tip of your nose to melt away within a blink.
The Great Candy Caper
I’ve been at the holiday game for a long time, and I’ve seen a lot of things, but I’ve never seen anything like this, I thought to myself as I popped another toffee into my mouth.
- Top Story - January 2024
An Answer from the Sky
Interview Room 2 is simple and square. The single light in the middle of the ceiling lands at the crown of my head. I have arrived on stage, and they’re waiting for the show.
Catherine DorianPublished 3 months 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.
Isabella RosePublished 3 months ago in CriminalThe Case of the Missing Jockey
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 Rick Henry Christopher, 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.
Mother CombsPublished 3 months ago in CriminalVeil 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.
Chanel The wonderPublished 3 months ago in CriminalEchoes of Deception: Navigating the Noir Labyrinth in a Rain-Soaked City
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.
Purab Biswas✨Published 3 months ago in CriminalBound 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.
Timberly PricePublished 3 months ago in CriminalThe Hat the Salamander Wore
“Who we are will never die” Granny C. Martine was too far away to see what was drawing a crowd outside Ricco’s fruit and veggie stand. She was heading there to meet someone.
MARY PECHACEK HAASPublished 3 months ago in CriminalWisteria Falls
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.
Courtney AnnPublished 3 months ago in CriminalSerpent Syndicate Unraveled
Detective Enid Osario stepped out of the dimly lit alley into the pouring rain. The cold drops pelted her navy blue trench coat, as she scanned the crime scene. A single streetlamp flickered above, casting eerie shadows on the wet pavement. The victim lay motionless on the ground, a pool of crimson expanding around their stiff body.
Lylonie BennettPublished 3 months ago in Criminal