Mystery

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“Why are you saying that? He hates you, and she hates you worse!” “But for what right? Did I ever do anything to them? What true cause did they have for hating me and for what? Breathing? Being alive? Seriously, did I ever embarrass them publicly just to be vindictive or mean, or did I just sit there still and silent? They made it into a public court record and spectacle.”
By Verna K Gunderson19 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 Spirit19 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 Spirit19 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 Spirit19 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 Spirit19 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-Amsden19 days ago in Fiction
"Remove That Hex!" - 2
This is Part 2 of an absurdist, romance novel-spoof horror-sprinkled tale of Elena, a 30-something divorced postal worker living in a high-rise studio apartment in any city in Russia. Once, she bought a talking fish who turned out to be a witch-hexed prince. The only way to remove the hex would be for Elena to fall in love and give him a human baby. Falling in love was the easy part. One day, Elena started to lay fish eggs and put them in the aquarium where her Prince lived in the fish form. She told him to watch them while she was at work, however, the eggs kept disappearing.
By Lana V Lynx19 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)19 days ago in Fiction
Sophie's Journey
"Hello, big blue bear. I am Sophie and I am looking for myself. It seems I have lost myself. Can you help me?" "Oh, Sophie. Yes, I remember you! It has been a long time. And time is precious, for we never know how much we have left. So let us not be wasteful: do you see this old castle on the horizon?"
By Paul Fingl19 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 Jones19 days ago in Fiction
Third Man and The Gods of Guilt
The twelve jurors, otherwise known as 'The gods of guilt', filed back into the courtroom, solemn and tentative, they took their seats. Any seasoned lawyer who was worth his or her salt, would note by their body language and facial expressions that all was not well.
By Novel Allen19 days ago in Fiction
The Magical Flower of the East: Gul‑e‑Bakauli
Long ago, in the eastern lands, there ruled a king named Badshah Zain‑ul‑Malook. He was as handsome as the full moon, famous for justice, bravery, generosity, and wisdom. In all his kingdom, there was no ruler like him.
By Taimur Kazmi20 days ago in Fiction