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The Corduroy Killer
“The Corduroy Killer strikes again” The newscasters voice echoes around the empty storefront, the shop is barren like a dystopian wasteland. Ever since March 19th, 1974 the corduroy industry has come apart at the seams (Literally).
By Madison Bishop5 years ago in Criminal
Philatelic Philter
John had worked at the Federal Mint for twenty years. He’d started sweeping floors as a teenager, then moved up to helping the electricians, mechanics and carpenters repair the machines. Those latter years brought him all over the printing plant, to every machine and every trade. The old timers were uniformly pleasant, greeting him as he lugged two heavy toolboxes, walking behind whoever he was assisting that day. They enjoyed seeing a young man with energy and ambition – a hard worker.
By William Altmann5 years ago in Criminal
Digital Bloodlust
Digital Bloodlust: Contingent (Business) Interruption *** In a cyber insurance policy, the term contingent business interruption refers to the policy payment for the lost profit and additional expenses due to a business interruption caused by a cyberattack at a supplier of the business in question. It’s intended to cover salaries and rent for office space, as well as to provide relief from lost revenue while a business is recovering from the impact of an attack launched on one of their suppliers by cyber criminals.
By Esther5 years ago in Criminal
Hostage
“Help…” a frail whisper trails through the phone, “I’ve been taken hostage.” The Connecticut police department ignites with frenzy. Phone operator to detective to lieutenant passing information along like small fires lighting each corner of the department.
By Celine T5 years ago in Criminal
A rewarding case
The detective closed her little black book, clicked her pen and placed it on top. Clasping her hands together, she leaned forward, her elbows on the table.
By Emma Wilson5 years ago in Criminal
It's All in the Drawings
“Ben, you have to pack a duffel!” His mom said with urgency through the phone. Ben had just found out that he had a distant uncle who had left him an entire estate on one condition, but the lawyer would tell him more when he arrived. A car was on the way to pick him up to take him to the airport, where a private jet was waiting.
By Katarina Frazier5 years ago in Criminal
Death by Deadly Nightshade
Breathless and terrified, Fatima double-checked the lock to her train cabin’s door. Still doubting herself, she checked the lock again. The door is secure you foolish woman, she thought to herself as she closed her eyes momentarily, thoroughly exhausted.
By Karen Anderson5 years ago in Criminal
X marks the little black book
As I walked home from work on my last day there, due to being made redundant, I spied a black object lying in the gutter. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be a small black notebook.
By T Phan5 years ago in Criminal
La Façade
A typical day with the sun shining on a beautiful autumn day. The leaves begin to gently dance along with the breeze of the autumn wind. It is on particular days like these that The unexpected is bound to happen. “Look, I’m sorry I forgot your birthday, OK?” Two guys are walking casually through the street. One talks on the phone with a bit of an annoyed expression, while the other is just casually walking alongside his friend with a slight smirk as he listens to his friend pleading on the phone.
By Mr.X5 years ago in Criminal
The Defense
Marcus Thornwood is led into the courtroom from a door to the side, his hands are handcuffed behind his back. He’s wearing a Goodwill purchased suit that his State appointed attorney brought him at the jail earlier that morning. He’s taken to his seat by a tall man in uniform. Marcus sits next to his lawyer as soon as his cuffs are taken off, his lawyer is a run of the mill man, average looks, average intelligence, just very average. His name is Theodore Wright, and unbeknownst to Marcus this is Theodore’s first case. His face is slightly red and drops of sweat line his hairline. The prosecution is full of celebrity lawyers, Danika Andrews, a beautiful, highly intelligent lawyer, in comparison to Theodore, and next to her is Robert Newman, a man who often appears on TV commercials. Marcus only knows them from TV, not familiar with who exactly they are.
By John U5 years ago in Criminal
Retrograde
Her fast-beating heart felt like ice against her chest as she stared at the empty body on the floor. She felt nauseous from the adrenaline racing through her veins. Darlissa Reed Holley had just committed a heinous act.
By Cassie Rage 5 years ago in Criminal
Cooper's Black Book
“Holy cow, what’re you trying to do?” Sheri shreiked. “You scared the crap out of me!” She made no attempts to cover her nearly-naked body. Sheri just brushed her long blonde hair out of her face. She’d been dancing in her underwear between the twin beds in her dorm room when she spotted Ashley in the bathroom doorway that separated the suite they shared.
By J. G. Gourley5 years ago in Criminal