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The Truth (part 1). Content Warning.
Layla wandered her way through the halls, now knowing the truth to her parent’s death. The truth to the lie that has been destroying her life. She knew now, with a simple look from a classmate that it wasn’t really an accident.
By 143Rosey17 days ago in Fiction
Somethings Not Right. Content Warning.
“So where’s the evidence…?” I ask. “Right here chief, the suspect was caught on camera leaving the store at 10:24pm, 10 minutes after the crime was committed”
By 143Rosey17 days ago in Fiction
Forbidden. Honorable Mention in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
"Did they see you?" "No, I don't think so." "You don't think so?" "I--I know so. They couldn't have." "Good. Here's your new birth certificate... this is your new driver's license... and lastly, your new microchip for the crossing. All of the instructions to implant it are in the packaging. Did you have any issues removing your old one?"
By Melissa17 days ago in Fiction
Pernicious With A Purpose
“Olawdry, are you coming to bed yet?” Mairlz called from the bedroom. Olawdry was staring at himself in the mirror pulling down the bags underneath his red eyes. “Yes, sweetie. I’m coming.” He responded tiresome. He hit the light switch, shut the door behind him, and walked over to his side of bed where he could see the moonlight outside the window.
By Devond Devoe17 days ago in Fiction
You Promised This Would Be the Last Question
“You promised this would be the last question.” “I did.” “Then ask it.” “I already have.” “That wasn’t a question.” “It wasn’t?”
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Fiction
Don’t Read It Out Loud
“Is this yours?” “No.” “It was on the printer.” “I didn’t print anything.” “It doesn’t have a header.” “Let me see.” “Don’t touch it yet.”
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Fiction
This Isn’t the First Time You’ve Asked Me That
“Why are you looking at me like that?” “Like what?” “Like you’re waiting for me to say the wrong thing.” “I’m not.” “You are.”
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Fiction
Before You Leave
“Do you have everything?” “I think so.” “You think or you know?” “I know. Mostly.” “Mostly doesn’t help much when you’re already halfway out the door.”
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Fiction
The Castle. Content Warning.
"What do you see, Lilith? "What is this place?" "What do you think it is?" "I don't know. Maybe. It seems so... Familiar."
By Corvus18 days ago in Fiction
Hello And Goodbye
"Hi, uh, I'm looking for Sam Miller, can you tell me what room he is in? I was told he was brought in early this afternoon."
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden18 days ago in Fiction
Grab the Lantern and Run. Content Warning.
“What do you want to do with it? We can’t just leave this here.” “What do you mean, what do we want to do with it? We’re calling the police!”
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)18 days ago in Fiction
Daniel: Primary Assignment
Everyone spoke about Daniel as if he were still part of the team. They referenced his notes, forwarded his emails, asked if I’d seen him that morning. I answered carefully at first, assuming I’d missed something obvious. A sick day. A schedule change.
By Courtney Jones18 days ago in Fiction