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The Mind of a Thief
Let me tell you about Jake. He was your average guy, or so it seemed on the surface. But beneath his friendly demeanor lurked a darker side – a side that reveled in the thrill of the chase and the adrenaline rush of a life lived on the edge.
azrey fazriPublished 29 days ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: This is Crazy
Bao sat across from Meredith. “What’s he going to do with us? What is that smell?” “He’s going to kill us. It’s formaldehyde. It’s to preserve the other corpses.”
Skyler SaundersPublished 30 days ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: Floated off the Fumes
“Helvetica!” He said in a sing-song voice. Here’s a friend for you. She was wearing duct tape on her mouth. He peeled it away.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in CriminalShadows in the Sand
Shadows in the Sand Chapter 1: The Desert's Secrets The sun beat down mercilessly on the arid landscape of Gujarat, casting long shadows across the vast desert. In the small village of Khavda, nestled amidst the dunes, life moved at a slow pace, seemingly untouched by the outside world. But beneath the tranquil facade lay a web of secrets waiting to be unraveled.
Renuga kannanPublished about a month ago in CriminalEchoes of Betrayal
Chapter 1: The Enigmatic Invitation The night was draped in a blanket of darkness as Emily stepped out onto her doorstep. A chill wind whispered through the air, carrying with it a sense of foreboding. Her eyes were drawn to the solitary envelope lying on the ground, its edges frayed and worn from travel. There was no return address, only her name scrawled across the front in elegant cursive.
Ayshwarya MahadevanPublished about a month ago in CriminalThe Murder of Mary Jones
Mary Jones was a 32-year-old single mother who lived in a small apartment in downtown Chicago with her 8-year-old son, Tommy. She worked as a waitress at a local diner and struggled to make ends meet. She had no enemies, no criminal record, and no apparent motive for anyone to harm her. Yet, on the night of February 14, 2023, she was brutally murdered in her own home.
Birwula AaronPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: Marijuana Case
The potent marijuana caused Kim to consider new avenues. She thought about the ties between money and social media. She drifted a bit with the vapor. She kept going with the plan nonetheless. She sprang from the couch a bit woozy and focused at the same time.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrimson web
Starting life as a 250-word crime story, this has grown into a Vocal community collaboration prize challenges to develop the storyline into a range of alternatives. What has the protagonist done, where will it lead him, and (when) will his detective colleagues catch up with him?
Raymond G. TaylorPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: Focused on the Task
“Now, I’d like to propose a toast…to all of you lovely ladies. And to you Bao, who has been so faithful and steadfast in your approach to all of this.” Bao slowly raised her cup. She brought it to her lips and then spit it out. It was the blood of the dead girls sitting around the table. She let out a shriek that prompted him to rush over to cover her mouth.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: The Wilmington Riverfront
“See? Isn’t this nice? You’re a lady. You’ve graduated from your former state to a literal seat at the table.” Bao remained numb and possessed a straight face.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: Never Breathing
“Do you see your friends? They’re all dressed for dinner, too.” Six other women corpses sitting straight up at a table stared at nothing, never breathing. Dano walked Bao around to the head of the table. Her chains jangled as she stomped towards her seat. A severe look of fear crossed her face. When Dano turned Jia’s head, she screamed like a fire engine or police siren.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in CriminalCrypto Murders: Without Teeth
“Alright. We have seven victims. We don’t know what happened or their condition. We have a decidedly crafty perp. He has taken all of the similar patterns of serial kidnappers right now. He hasn’t slipped up and we need to know and pinpoint his exact location.” Kim said all this with an iciness that she seemed like she felt almost annoyed personally.
Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago in Criminal