A Short Story — Gia pulled her coat tighter as she approached the old, creaky, and vaguely familiar house on her family estate. Once she was right at the front door, she hesitated for a split second before unlocking the rusty front door and entering. …

Lena stepped into the interrogation room — Lena stepped into the interrogation room and sat down. She then asked the man in front of her, “So, Mr. Williams, tell me, why do you kill?” He leaned forward, “Why do you do what you do?” Lena tilted her head, “What?” “Why are you a criminal psychologist?” Lena replied…

“I am going to set up my art; you can go to bed.” — “I am going to set up my art; you can go to bed.” Jessie nodded, “Ok, see you in the morning.” Joanna then set up her canvas and started to paint. She sat there for hours without an idea of what to do. …

Anastasia opened her boutique and waited for customers to start to arrive. After a few minutes, a well dressed young lady entered and… — Anastasia opened her boutique and waited for customers to start to arrive. After a few minutes, a well dressed young lady entered and placed a box on the counter, “Hi, I heard you like to collect vintage dresses.” Anastasia nodded, “I do.” The lady opened the box and presented a…

Solving a murder — a short story — Anita arrived home from work, poured herself, a drink then sat down to watch tv. Just as she was starting to relax, there was a knock at her door; she rolled her eyes and opened the door. “What do you want, Paul?” He pushed past her and put a file…

Seeing an Old Friend — A Short Story — Adonia walked into the library and tapped the bell twice. The librarian looked up and smiled, “Long time no see, Adonia.” Adonia smiled softly, “Hi, Margie.” Margie smiled. “So, what have you been doing, Adonia?” Adonia replied, “What I'm always doing taking care of legions business aka my father's business.” …

“You need to find out who killed Alvarez Hensely.” — “You need to find out who killed Alvarez Hensely.” Lydia replied, “Ok, tell me more.” The police chief replied, “You have had one mission find out who killed Alvarez Hensley and get enough evidence to arrest them. You will be going to the Moscova restaurant tonight; it’s a ‘feast night.’ …

Family Secrets — A Short Story — Azalea knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Her mom answered, Azalea smiled and opened her arms for a hug. “Long time, no see.” Her mom smiled and hugged her. “Hey, why didn't you tell me you were coming?” Azalea chuckled, “I wanted to surprise you.” Her mom…

The Family Reunion — A Short Story — “So, how did it go?” Julianna took off her high heels and sat on the couch. Amara walked over to her, “So, you gonna answer my question?” Julianna rolled her eyes, “The family reunion was horrible.” Amara raised her eyebrows, “So, that's all, no details.” Julianna replied, “No, details, I…