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Off the Port
The sea salt from the waves crashing into the shores blended while the stagnant force of the wind blew past me while standing at the foot of the bay. I waited, and waited for what felt like hours until I could spot the ship, remembering my confrontation with one of the big time mobster was, “You took someone I cared about from me, your bomber made a huge mistake. Now it’s time for me to get even… and believe me, you don’t know who you’re messing with… nor will you see it coming.”
By Guije 5 years ago in Criminal
Fine Mendelian Stuff
FINE MENDELIAN STUFF
By David Perlmutter5 years ago in Criminal
The Refuge
When they talk about me, they will call me a tragedy. My tragedy will be the latest thriller. Best seller. Legend.
By Laura Buonpastore5 years ago in Criminal
Case Four-The Damned
Trudy turned the borrowed pickup truck onto the snow-covered alley, careful not to run over the neighbor’s trash cans that were rolling over the icy roadway. A thud from the gear shifter erupted as she abruptly put the vehicle in park before opening the door. Frigid air blasted her cheeks when she bent down to pick up the wayward containers. The plastic handles were brittle from the negative temperature and crackled in her hands. After securing them against the garage she leaped back into the toasty interior of Jason’s truck. It smelled of new leather and his cologne. Rosewood and cardamom tickled her nostrils as she breathed deep. Her heart skipped a beat thinking of his arrival this evening and how she’d show him how much she had missed him while he was gone. A smile spread across her face, she knew Jason hated to leave and wondered how he was handling his ex-wife’s constant nagging. Lisa, who was also his real estate agent, was assisting him in selling his home. Last week the two had been at odds over curb appeal, Lisa wanting him to power wash the front porch and Jason balking over the impossible task in the freezing temperatures. A low chuckle escaped her lips thinking of Jason’s pained expression and twenty-minute rant as he had filled Trudy in on Lisa’s demands.
By Lori Zaremba5 years ago in Criminal
Grooming Since Grade School
Giving back, teaching the game to so many kids over the years, happy to volunteer to assist in shaping the future. There was one special kid, smart, talented player in need of guidance. Grant gave guidance in the form of extra practice and personal instruction. Grant's hard work seemed to pay off when young Gary Garland made the varsity football team as a freshman. Grant celebrated his protege's accomplishment; he received much praise for the part he played in the player's success.
By Cam Rascoe5 years ago in Criminal
The Gun Slinger of the high seas...
Boom! A shot was fired! SPLASH! A dead body fell in the sea... Boom! Another shot was fired ... SPLASH!.. Another dead body lay in the sea... The time difference between the two shots was exactly two minutes and thirty seconds. After that, two more shots were fired in succession, only this time into the air.
By ankit priyadarshi5 years ago in Criminal
This was suppose to be fun.
"We've been planning this for months; what do you mean she doesn't want to go!?" "She's saying she doesn't think this is a good idea, something about being seasick and not wanting to get sunburned before the wedding."
By Krissy Romero5 years ago in Criminal
Whitecaps
Lenora held her breath, trembling, in a closet barely bigger than a cupboard. She almost didn't fit but the adrenaline pulsing through her had warped her body. She made herself fit. The swiss army knife was clutched to her chest in a desperate attempt to be prepared. Laughable. How could she have prepared for this?
By C.Z.5 years ago in Criminal
Mysterious Merlot
I have never been the sort of woman to accompany a virtual stranger home on a first date. But, he was handsome, charming, well-educated, and the conversation at dinner felt so natural that it seemed a shame to allow the arbitrary ending of a meal to dictate the conclusion of a pleasurable evening. I suppose the two bottles of wine we’d shared over our decadent meal probably factored into it, too. Regardless of how I came to be here, I couldn’t help but fidget a bit as my mind began to clear and it sunk in that I was alone with a man I hadn’t known the day before.
By Sarah Petner Metzgar5 years ago in Criminal
The Ride-Along
“I should tell you,” he said, opening the right lapel of his jacket to reveal a gold badge, “I’m undercover.” “Oh,” I stammered. “You’re a...cop?”
By Madeleine Chalk5 years ago in Criminal
Too Good To Be True
When Marco stepped into the restaurant, his heart stopped. Sitting before him was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. One of the most beautiful I suppose, as she had an identical twin sister. To Marco though, nobody could compare. Lilah had been his best friend growing up, and he had been crushing on her since her family first moved to town. Marco spent years trying to get closer to her, but always came second to the popular boys at school. By senior year of high school, Marco was sure his chance with Lilah was approaching, until she moved to college in Australia. That was 8 years ago.
By Caileigh Graham5 years ago in Criminal
Adam's Purpose
Marcy isn’t unlike most women Adam found himself drawn to. She’s successful, intelligent, and utterly hard to read. Even now, as the two of them peruse the menu at Marcy’s second favorite French restaurant in town, Adam studies her face to find an inkling of satisfaction. Marcy’s eyes sweep the wine list intensely, glancing up at Adam, seemingly between each selection.
By Jesse Acord5 years ago in Criminal