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Ms. Madison and the International Thief:
Ms. Madison and the International Thief: His Little Black Book of Secrets When the back door slammed, I wanted to run, but the big guy was standing by the front door. A few minutes ago, when I walked in from the barn, I didn’t expect anyone to greet me, especially a stranger. I just stood there by the stove (and the knives), waiting for someone to speak, and it wasn’t going to be me.
By Janna Bruns5 years ago in Criminal
GOA FIND IT
GOA FIND IT Its 2 am, its pouring rain, a man has just been shot and murdered in downtown Montreal. I woke up and I saw the news crew today, a crowd of people turned away, but I just have to look what the commotion was about. An unidentified man has been killed, police were scouting the area for clues, I kept walking a block away, and saw as little black notebook under the back of the bus bench, near the bush. I picked it up, it had a cross drawing, “Find my treasure, the one that understands it”, and also written on it was the name Notre-Dame de la Paix, there was blood on the last ripped page and number DCLXVI.
By Daniel Alvarez5 years ago in Criminal
The disappearance of Henry Louis Baltimore Jr.
For many teenagers, transitioning from high school to college or trade school is a rite of passage. While attending high school, most teenagers don’t know what they want to do after high school. Besides, there are many options. Some will join the military while others will enter the workforce immediately. But there are those who know exactly what they want to do after high school graduation. Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. wanted to be in a marching band and then become a social worker. His goals were noble and admirable.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Case of Dr. William Packman
An air of indescribable darkness prevailed in the Packmans’ home on the morning of February 5th, 1956. Martha Packman had never before heard her mother, Victoria, utter as earth-shattering a scream as she did then.
By LA Dating Chronicles5 years ago in Criminal
'Slight' of Hand
“I can’t bloody believe this Quinn…” David kept fluttering his fingers, his hands clammy as he paced in the room. Water seeped in from the ceiling in the corner, the smell of mildew thick on the air as the incessant drip, drip, drip echoed like a distant drummer.
By Christopher Gabriel5 years ago in Criminal
The Evidence
A cool trickle of blood slides down the centre of his index finger. He watches the crimson liquid catch on the edge of his palm before licking the line away. The metallic taste coats the tip of his tongue, distracting him from the tightness wrapped around his chest.
By Shenae Mazure5 years ago in Criminal
Little black book
Austin woke to an obnoxious bang on his front door. He quickly hurried to put on his shirt and rushed to the door to see who it could be. As the door opened Austin realized it was barely pass dawn as the sun was still hidden behind a few clouds.
By Alhtheah Marrah5 years ago in Criminal
Secret
It was the worst day of my life, but it was the day that changed everything. Sitting here on my living room floor, I continue to relive the misery that has unfolded over the past few days. I had just been laid off from my job at Infinity Plus Bank after 5 long years of dedication. It had nothing to do with my performance, I was assured. But after months of deliberation, the big boss on top decided to restructure my department, rendering my position in the company obsolete. “It’s just business”, I was told.
By Natassia Lawrence5 years ago in Criminal
