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Shocking Family Secrets

A puzzle of crime remains unsolved.

By Ameer BibiPublished 2 years ago 2 min read

“In a world of lies and mysteries, Natasha began a journey where hidden truths would come to light, changing her future in surprising ways.”

Discovering the Puzzle

Detective Natasha, who is very smart, was given a complex murder case. Even the person who reported the crime was under investigation now! Not every day, right? Natasha had a lot of detective skills, and her boss believed she could solve the case.

A Surprising Connection

But when she looked at the DNA fingerprints, everything went wild. She had a lot in common with the person who might have been the killer— about 50% of her DNA. What was going on with Natasha? She was scared and confused. She couldn’t tell anyone that the murderer might be her brother!

The case was no longer merely a job for Natasha. It also became a very significant issue in her family. Her family kept secrets, and she wanted to know what was happening. She had a feeling something was wrong with her parents.

Discovered Family Secrets

Natasha examined the DNA profiles of her parents and the murderer. Unexpectedly! She and the killer shared the same father but different mothers. It felt like a giant, terrifying secret from the past.

Natasha was heartbroken to discover that her family was not what she had thought. She uncovered more about her family while solving the murder case by applying her detective talents. She felt her mother was hiding something, so she had to talk to her.

Facing the Truth

Some tough talks later, Natasha’s mum told everyone. Some unique fertility treatments helped Natasha come into the world. The truth was Natasha had no idea who her real dad was!

She chose to find out, then Natasha went to the murderer’s house and obtained some samples from his father. But surprise, surprise! The DNA profiles did not match. At this point, Natasha had to cope with all the mental stress while still trying to solve the murder case and discover her actual father.

Balancing Work and Identity

More family secrets came out as Natasha dug deeper. She told her half-brother that she knew what he was planning. The situation became even more complicated when her brother admitted their mum was also involved.

They were looking for their dad with a secret group. People helping Natasha were killed every time she got close. She was now in danger along with her mom. Before the doctor who knew everything was caught, he killed himself.

Unexpected Turns

As Natasha reached the end of her search, her family's secrets seemed to hang in the air, not fully revealed. The puzzle was still not solved, and the truth was like a ghost, just out of reach. The unsolved murder case was still there, making everyone anxious.

Natasha felt torn between solving the crime quickly and discovering the secrets about herself. The last part of this mysterious story still needed to be finished, leaving everyone in suspense, waiting for the moment when everything would finally make sense.

Initially published on medium.

familyHorrorMysteryShort StoryPsychological

About the Creator

Ameer Bibi

I am a mother of three. My life is full of stories and I love to read human stories.

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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  • Guzel2 years ago

    Just like suspenseful novels and I love to read this type of novels 😍

  • muniba shafiq2 years ago

    I love suspense movies and stories that's why I love it.

  • Awais Bhuttah2 years ago

    Certainly! Natasha's struggle to solve a murder and uncover her own secrets creates a gripping tale of suspense, leaving readers eager for the truth's reveal.

  • Well done Ameer

  • Zélia Alyie2 years ago

    What a chilling story!

  • Scarlett Narmi2 years ago

    I am waiting for next part, my mind will be hanged till the discovery of Natasha father. It is highly suspicious and full of suspense story.

  • Intriguing! I loved the suspense 😲💕

  • Farah Naz2 years ago

    It was shocking and unexpected..

  • This was an unexpected adventure! Loved this!

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