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Shadows In The Dust
In the heart of Texas, where the sun burned bright and the land stretched endlessly, the small town of Tumbleweed had always been a place where secrets ran deeper than the roots of the mesquite trees. The summer of 1987 brought an unusual stillness to the town, broken only by the whispers of the wind and the distant sound of cicadas. It was during this quiet season that the body of Rose Collins was discovered, nestled beneath the sprawling branches of an old oak tree at the edge of Tumbleweed Creek.
By Grace Guiseabout a year ago in Criminal
The Last Heist
Detective Clara Hayes stood at the edge of the bustling city, the sun setting behind the skyline, casting long shadows on the pavement. She had spent the past five years chasing down criminals, but none intrigued her like the infamous thief known only as "Phantom." For years, Phantom had outsmarted the police, leaving behind a trail of confusion and stolen treasures. Tonight, Clara was determined to catch him.
By Grace Guiseabout a year ago in Criminal
Blood on the Tracks
The night was black and bitterly cold as the 10:15 night train pulled out of Chicago’s Union Station, beginning its journey to New York. The train was mostly empty—an off-season, mid-week run that typically carried a handful of business travelers and the occasional lonely soul seeking solitude in the vastness of a winter landscape. But tonight, among the handful of passengers scattered across the carriages, there was one who would not reach their destination.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️about a year ago in Criminal
Whispers Beyond the Veil Chapter 4: The First Goodbye
As twilight approached, Riya and Arjun felt the weight of destiny pressing down on them. Every word, every glance was charged with unspoken understanding, as if they were aware their time together was fleeting. Despite the warnings and tales they’d heard, neither wanted to take the step that fate seemed to demand.
By Mavdi1617about a year ago in Criminal
The Vanishing Act
It was one of those lazy Saturdays in the little town of Maplewood. The kind of day where you’d expect nothing out of the ordinary, but that’s when the weird stuff always happens. I was sprawled out on my couch, the TV flickering with some mindless reality show, when I got a text from my best friend, Jake.
By Jordan Imanuelabout a year ago in Criminal
Whispers Beyond the Veil Chapter 3: Uncovering the Past
The night air felt heavy, as if the city itself sensed the tension between Arjun and Riya. After their unsettling meeting at the park, they both knew that time was slipping through their fingers. They needed to understand the warnings surrounding them—The Veil, the strange dreams, and the ominous messages. There had to be something, or someone, who could explain the connection they felt and the danger that seemed to follow.
By Mavdi1617about a year ago in Criminal
Criminal Mystery in Maplewood
Once upon a time in a small, sleepy town called Maplewood, everyone knew everyone else, or at least that’s what they thought. But one foggy night, things took a turn that would shake the town to its core.
By Jordan Imanuelabout a year ago in Criminal
The Murder of Arlıs Perry:. Content Warning.
On a chilling October night in 1974, a young woman walked into a church on Stanford University’s campus to pray. Arlis Perry’s footsteps echoed for the last time on the church’s cold stone floor that night. Her life was about to end in brutal tragedy, leaving behind unanswered questions and one of America’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries. At just 19 years old, Arlis’s murder ignited years of speculation, a relentless quest for justice, and an eerie sense of closure that never quite came.
By Aslihanabout a year ago in Criminal
The Katherine Knight Murder. Content Warning.
The murder committed by Katherine Knight in 2000 remains one of the most disturbing crimes in Australia’s history. This case left a lasting mark not only for the brutality of the act but also for Knight's personality and the terrifying details that emerged. The murder of John Price by his partner, Katherine Knight, went far beyond a typical crime, shocking a nation and becoming a harrowing tale of control, vengeance, and unrelenting violence.
By Aslihanabout a year ago in Criminal
The Kalanta Village Murder
PROLOGUE “We found your cat” said Ayushmann Yadav, assistant of Detective Darshan . The mistress of the cat asked where she was to which Darshan Replied “Probably she was in your car’s trunk. When you opened the trunk, put your cat in and went for your driver’s seat, she left the trunk as she saw a foodlike smell from the footpath of the road your car was on . You didn’t pay attention and closed the trunk. Your house was locked too so she kept roaming here and there on the road. I deduced as much because when I came to your house the scene of the footpath looked disturbed. It could have been a dog or a cow but she had accidentally stepped on the water and her footprints were visible to some extent. As me and Ayushmann followed the footprints until they disappeared we heard dogs barking from a lane. We followed the noise and saw two dogs barking at a cat. I was glad that I reached there before it was too late and scared the dogs away. I saw your surname on the locket on the cat and immediately knew it must be your cat. It was us which reached before time otherwise your cat would be severely hurt. Please be careful from now on about your belongings. You know Going late is better than Going dead.”
By AMARACUSabout a year ago in Criminal
"The Last Ride". AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Stranger on the Bicycle The evening air smelled of damp earth as Bella Wright pedaled through the quiet lanes of Little Stretton, her brown curls bouncing beneath her bonnet. She knew the roads well, winding through farmlands and forests that stretched for miles. Her workday at the factory had ended late, and though the sun was slipping beneath the horizon, Bella wasn’t worried. She’d taken this route home countless times.
By Dr. S.G. Mohammed Hussain about a year ago in Criminal
The Pharaoh’s Last Zoom Call. AI-Generated.
Setting: It's 2024, but ancient Egyptian royalty has embraced modern technology. Pharaoh Ramesses III holds state meetings via Zoom, and palace conspiracies unfold in encrypted WhatsApp groups. The story begins with a palace filled with Wi-Fi routers, confused crocodiles, and queens who know way too much about hacking.
By Dr. S.G. Mohammed Hussain about a year ago in Criminal