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The Wrong Room
Tessa cried on top of her bed, swimming in a sea of dollar bills, all thirty-two of them—her life’s fortune. Her husband had been adamant about her quitting her job and moving across country with him. Two months ago, she finally agreed. He promptly left a few weeks ago, leaving her confused and stranded in a strange city.
By Adam K. Ogden5 years ago in Criminal
Trapped In Confessions
Up until a week ago I never thought that I’d be in this mess. It wasn’t as shocking as I thought at first; But nonetheless a surprise. You must be wondering what is happening, and why. But to understand it all I will need to explain. So let’s go back to about 2 months ago.
By Lindsey McNair5 years ago in Criminal
A Secret To Keep
I hate getting off work this late. The night shift at the diner means that I have to walk home in the dark which freaks me the fuck out. I’m a huge scaredy-cat to begin with, but throw me on a dark street at night, with no one around, and I’m pissing my pants at my own shadow. Tonight is no different.
By Anna Sparrow5 years ago in Criminal
Greedfell
"A sinister system, administered symptoms that became the plague of their mission. It's a risk for prison but a necessary decision."
By Myklnjlo5 years ago in Criminal
Pushed to Kill.
Joe was a loner. Happy in his own company and always keeping himself to himself. I guess years of teasing and bullying, not just from the popular boys in school but girls too caused Joe to think maybe if he were invisible, he wouldn’t be a target. He was wrong!
By Sam Hellier5 years ago in Criminal
SMOLDER
The odor in the air was distinct. Sweet, almost cloying, with undertones of decay, burnt hair and flesh, and gasoline. Kelsie leaned over cautiously, stretching her hand over the smoldering pile behind a large rock, and felt the heat rising, cradling her palm.
By Nerie Dawn5 years ago in Criminal
Brisket, Pork Belly, Ribeye
Anna cradled her head in her palms and l let out a a deep breath she felt she had been holding all day. She could feel the stress slowly eroding that had built up during the dinner rush. I’m so over this. She thought. This job is killing me.
By Stephanie Vigil5 years ago in Criminal
Just a Small Favor
There was an agonizing scream from an alleyway. Kendra felt her stomach fall as she recognized the shriek as none other than her boss's, Sherry. Kendra froze. She was stuck between running to Sherry to help her and driving away to find help.
By Riley White5 years ago in Criminal
Full Circle
It was a simple moment that changed my entire perception of Rob. He spoke. And looked happy. Sounds stupid, right?
By Adam Taylor5 years ago in Criminal
Mystery Money
Joey was returning the books he was perusing to the shelf at the library downtown. He noticed in his stack a thin, black leather-bound book. It had no information on the cover and he was not sure how it got into his pile. He did not recall anyone near him unless . . .
By T L Smith5 years ago in Criminal
Nerve Endings
Ken and Danny were hired killers and were pretty decent at their job. They were given a name, and they more often than not delivered a body. Obviously, the world of contract killing has its ups and downs, and there were always variables that would come up, but Ken and Danny could handle those instances in a professional manner. This is what made them valuable to their boss.
By Mark Bertolini5 years ago in Criminal
The Thief's Bible
Names, addresses, lock, and safe combinations, you name it, and it had it. The small, black, unassuming notebook was at first a simple curiosity as it just lay in the middle of the street beckoning someone to pick it up, and upon inspection, it was a wonderous treasure.
By Jeremy McLean5 years ago in Criminal