Tag: Mystery fiction short stories online
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The Boogeyman
“America is the land of the free, the home of the brave.” “You’ve misinterpreted the rhetoric, just a bit. It doesn’t apply to breaking into my home.” I managed to sound calm, despite my racing heart. The last thing I’d expected upon returning home from a long day at the newspaper was to find a…
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Blood Is Life
“…become a Sodom and Gomorrah.” “What was that, Mrs. Heks?” I was distracted by my new partner, Chen, who was vomiting as if possessed by a demon. The wrinkly woman scowled. “Please pay attention Officer Jill.” I managed not to roll my eyes. “She’s Detective Kalbag,” Chen joined us, wiping his mouth with his sleeve. …
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The Call
“Any person in your situation would lose his mind. I don’t know how you stand it.” Lisa handed him a snifter of brandy, then sat down next to him. Trevor’s hand shook as he took a sip of brandy. The last year was a nightmare. It was the first anniversary of the day his…
J. Rusolo Ward 