Hey there DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you all about building your own brand through influencers! I know, I know, this post is nothing at related to our beloved murder mystery content but I received a request from a fellow DETECTIVE to discuss how to become successful while starting a brand especially any that are relatively new. But no worries, we’ll be back sleuthing soon. Anyways, since this post was highly requested… let’s get started shall we, DETECTIVES!
Are you thinking about bringing your brand out to the public but have absolutely no idea how to make it well known? Well, worry no longer! One solution is gradually getting local and national influencers for your brand. Although it may seem difficult, it is important to consider that acquiring local influencers for your brand can be highly beneficial for your public relations, you also have the opportunity to represent your in-person and online community which can help you form strong connections. On the other hand, if you get national influencers, you have the chance to grow your amount of followers and help push your brand and name into other markets. Gaining both national and local influencers have more benefits than you would think!
According to BetterMarketing, an influencer leading instruction website, one necessary factor of local influencer marketing is that not only would it aid even small businesses and brands into looking into potential buyers, but collaborators, new and booming clients, and even also creates an authentic image around an active online presence. You can even search for local influencers around your neighborhood, popular YouTube stars, and much more! Several tips to seek out local influencers are to look for local bloggers, using platforms such as Fourstarzz Media which helps provide available influencer’s information and techniques, and even through research.
As stated previously, as much as local influencers are crucial to making your brand succeed, let’s not forget about the good that having national influencers. According to Influencer Marketing, a superb guide for lessons on influencers and procuring them, national influencers can not only ensure that your brand becomes extremely recognizable to the public but also dives into a community dedicated to moving your brand to be notable to a particular audience. You have a multitude of choices through bloggers, YouTubers, celebrities, businesses of products you love, use, and support, and many more influencers to heighten your career and lengthen your market.
Are you beginning to wonder how you can attain influencers and which are the right ones for you? As reported by National Positions, there are plenty of ways to get national and local influencers especially with the use of the internet and social media. You want to make sure you have many forms of social media where you can regularly promote your brand. First, make sure that the influencers you find have a good reputation, a resource to help you with this is BuzzSumo.com. This website will help you find the right content or niche that works for you and your influencers.
Your brand, business, product, or anything else you have created with your blood, sweat, and tears, is guaranteed to succeed with having local and national influencers by your side for support. If your brand is shown to have publicity through the PR by local and national influencers, your client and audience list will have positive impacts. Trust me, the moment you get local and national influencers for your brand or any other creation, you will not regret it!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this brief short and sweet info synopsis, DETECTIVES! No worries, we’ll be back with murder mystery soon.
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to rehash the statement that you do not have to sacrifice your love for thrills while around children. Well, this time there are plenty of television shows and even special Halloween episodes from regular shows guaranteed to thrill you. But of course, you have the right to decide as to whether or not you believe these shows and episodes are okay for them. However, there’s never any harm in good old fashioned murder mystery fun. Let’s begin shall we?
Family Matters, (1989 – 1997)
You don’t have to be a 90s or an 80s kid to enjoy this classic Urkel-tastic show! Two iconic episodes that are Halloween themed but still are spooky and funny regardless.
“Stevil” Part 1 (1996)
“Stevil II: This Time, He’s Not Alone” (1997)
Let’s just say that this dummy knew how to boost up a boring Halloween night- if it wasn’t exciting nor thrilling in the first place.
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, (2005-2008)
Any life long Disney fan will know this episode just liked to scare the living hell outta you! With a seance, chilling ghost, ghouls, and strange statues, what didn’t creep you out the most?
“The Ghost of Suite 613” (2005)
Nancy Drew, (2007) Rated PG
Emma Roberts as the well known teen DETECTIVE who uses unexpected clues to solve a decades old murder. But don’t worry, nothing too gory nor terrifying. Need I say more?
Well, there you have it DETECTIVES! A few shows, episodes, plus one more film that you can watch for a fun movie night with the little ones. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and let me know what you want to see next. Until then, keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you that my official psychological thriller book campaign for The Doctor has been extended for ANOTHER 30 DAYS! Isn’t it super exciting?! I know right?! Please see the link below if you are interested in donating, sharing, or funding!
With your help, I have already raised $3,365 towards my $5,500 campaign goal for the publishing of my book. After speaking with my publisher (New Degree Press) we have decided to extend the campaign for another 30 days so that I can raise the balance of the funding needed for the publication of “The Doctor.” I would be so grateful if you would continue to share my new campaign with the people in your network to bring us to the finish line!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you that if you had little ones, whether they are your nieces or nephews, little brothers, sisters, your neighbor’s kid or even your own kid, you’ve probably had to sacrifice watching thrillers and murder mystery once or twice if they were around you. Well, I’m here to give you a great solution! Whether it’s PG-13, PG, or G rated, there’s no need to give up on your interests. Fun doesn’t always have to be Rated R. But I warn you, as a 90s kid, I may take you back to a few throwbacks. Don’t judge! Of course, always be sure to check if your kids are mature enough for a few spooky scenes and you can always decide as to whether or not these moves are right for them. Let’s begin, shall we?
Monster House (Rated PG- Parental Guidance suggested)
This 2006 film is the perfect match for a stay at home Halloween night! Since, I won’t be revealing too much information… in simple terms, a house is a living monster and did I mention it’s ALIVE?!
Coraline (Rated PG)
This 2009 film was the talk of the year! Beside the book, the fact that people with buttons for eyes could even be so evil, this movie was awesome. Don’t even get me started with the soundtrack, you can literally search for it on YouTube and it sends chills down your spine.
Scooby Doo on Zombie Island (Not Rated)
This film is an oldie but a goodie! Definitely be sure that your kids are fine with humans transforming into creepy cat killers but other than that, who can go with our favorite pooch, Scooby Doo?
Well, I definitely hope you’ll consider giving these movies a try with the little ones, DETECTIVES. Let me know in the comments below what they made of it and you can always watch it alone to see if it’s cool with them. Until then, keep on sleuthing DETECTIVES!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here and I’m back with another fun and chilling history lesson! But this time, we are going to learn all about the infamous last words of some of the world’s and the nation’s creepiest and sadistic serial killers. Let’s all take a ride on this horrific journey shall we? P.S. thanks to Thought Catalog for a bit of insight!
Jeffrey Dahmer
MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 6: Suspected serial killer Jeffrey L. Dahmer enters the courtroom of judge Jeffrey A. Wagner 06 August 1991. Dahmer has been charged with eight additional counts of first-degree murder, bringing the number of homicides he is charged with to 12. The judge increased Dahmer’s bail to five million dollars. He was sentenced to fifteen consecutive life terms or a total of 957 years in prison. Dahmer was killed by a fellow prisoner, Christopher Scarver, 28 November 1994 at Columbia Correctional Institution, Portage, Wisconsin. (FILM) (Photo credit should read EUGENE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)
Our good old friend Jeffrey’s last words were, “I don’t care if I live or die. Go ahead and kill me.” Not very enthusiastic about life? Even for a serial killer right?
2. Ted Bundy
Another great friend of ours, Bundy’s last words were, “I’d like you to give my love to my family and friends.” I personally don’t know what kind of love he could have had, but that’s me you know?
3. John Avalos Alba
Child molester and uxoricide murder (shot his wife to death) while on bail said these charming last words. “Okay Warden, let’s do it. I love y’all. I can taste it already. I am starting to go.” I don’t know about you, DETECTIVES but my first thought is what would he be tasting?
4. Peter Kürten
“The Vampire of Dusseldorf,” aka Peter Kürten, who after killing over sixty victims, actually drank human blood once or twice said these last words. “Tell me. After my head has been chopped off, will I still be able to hear, at least for a moment, the sound of my own blood gushing from the stump of my neck? That would be a pleasure to end all pleasures.”
I hope these last words intrigued you DETECTIVES as much as it did me. Let me know if you want to hear much more words to sends chills down your spine and goosebumps down your arms and legs.
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you some unknown chilling fun facts of some of the well known serial killers we’ve all heard of. Shall we get started, DETECTIVES?P.S. many thanks to Buzzfeed and my personal favorite assistant, the LIBRARY!
Jeffrey Dahmer reportedly told the police that a tortured victim of his who escaped was his partner and that they had a lover’s spat. They were convinced! Yikes, uhh, not much to say on that.
MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 6: Suspected serial killer Jeffrey L. Dahmer enters the courtroom of judge Jeffrey A. Wagner 06 August 1991. Dahmer has been charged with eight additional counts of first-degree murder, bringing the number of homicides he is charged with to 12. The judge increased Dahmer’s bail to five million dollars. He was sentenced to fifteen consecutive life terms or a total of 957 years in prison. Dahmer was killed by a fellow prisoner, Christopher Scarver, 28 November 1994 at Columbia Correctional Institution, Portage, Wisconsin. (FILM) (Photo credit should read EUGENE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)
2. Before he passed, Ted Bundy had successfully requested that his ashes be spread where about four of his victims were found: Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Insanity for everyone or just me?
Florida Photographic Collection
3. The “BTK Killer,” also known as Dennis Rader had been the leader/president of his church. Hypocrite much?
4. While on his killing spree, American convicted rapist and serial killer, Rodney Alcala had won “The Dating Game.” Talk about not trying to get caught huh?
An Orange County Sheriff bailiff leads convicted serial killer Rodney James Alcala into court during the penalty phase of his trial at the Orange County Superior Court house in Santa Ana. Alcala was convicted after being tried a third time for the 1979 killing of a 12?year?old girl and was also tried for the first time for killing four women in Los Angeles County in the 1970s. Alcala was twice found guilty of the Orange County girl’s murder, but the convictions were overturned on appeals. Alcala is representing himself without an attorney. (Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
5. American serial killer, Richard Chase pulled out a handful of macaroni and cheese and gave it to an interviewer who came to visit him in prison, claiming the prison guards were poisoning his food. Gotta love cheese I guess?
I hope you’ve enjoyed these chilling fun facts about these sickos, DETECTIVES! Feel free to let me know if you want to hear more!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to formally and properly announce to you that my official book trailer for my brand new and upcoming novel, The Doctor is now out for your viewing pleasure. My pre sale campaign is now beginning and I’d definitely appreciate as much support as possible. Whether it be you share this video, become a beta reader and take part in the publishing process, or just say a small prayer or hope for me- I would most definitely be grateful! Anyways, please enjoy this video and enjoy DETECTIVES!
Also, please feel free to check out my book cover again, DETECTIVES!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you to my brand psychological thriller novel that is set to be launched in Winter 2021! Yes, that’s correct, you heard right. I have a brand new book coming out, it’s my first and one of many and I wrote it because growing up, I have always had such an interest in dark thrills, gory, suspense, horror, and murder mysteries of course! It is called The Doctor and I’m also super excited to announce that my pre sale campaign will also launch on July 23rd, 2021! To which a special and custom made book trailer will also be released on July 19th, 2021! If you are wondering what a pre sale campaign is or what it entails, DETECTIVES. Have no fear, here comes the info! In this campaign, you will get the chance to experience my entire book-writing process from start to finish! You will get the opportunity to become a beta reader and check out many “Behind the scenes!” You even get the chance to take part in the publishing process for this book with a signed copy from me of course! Please enjoy two images of my book cover, I hope you pick up a copy. Soon coming to a book store near you!
I hope you are as excited as I am, DETECTIVES for this enticing and amazing new novel soon to hit your shelves, book stores, and hopefully Amazon! Always know that no matter what, as long as you work for it, you can always accomplish what you set your mind to.
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to bring you Part 3, the final installment of this utterly amazing and jaw dropping short story brought to you by my good friend and fellow DETECTIVE Melissa Tejada! I think we can all agree DETECTIVES that Melissa is such an amazing writer and I think we will expect to have many more collaborations with her, I know I definitely hope so! Anyways, let’s travel back down to the mystery shall we?
Part 3
By Melissa Tejada
Complete shock passed through my mind as I see these two men hit the floor.
“Why would you do that?” I shrieked at Jack.
“How could you do that? These men were the only ones that would have been able to help me find my mother.” I felt faint as I started to sprint towards him, feeling the weight of everything that went on that day. Then, everything goes black. I wake up to Jack sitting on the side of the bed. Hoping for some kind of explanation, and frankly numbed from fear from all of the events that seem to have aged me fifteen years, I ask with tears welling in my eyes.
“What’s happening?”
“Well, from the looks of it you found out what your dad does.” He chuckles.
“How could you be laughing at a time like this? My mother is missing, men are being killed left and right and it’s all my dad’s fault! That lying, evil asshole almost murdered me tonight, and you have the audaci-“
“What are you talking about?” He interrupts me, waving away my words to the wind.
“Your mom is not missing, and what do you mean he tried to kill you? That makes no sense why would he do that?”
“He zip tied my arms and legs, and threw me into the back of a trunk! All he tells me is that he’s sorry and can’t let me ruin all that he’s built and starts to drive me away to kill me. It seems pretty clear what his intentions were.”
“If he wanted to kill you, why not just shoot you. Considering who he is I’m sure that wouldn’t have been a problem. Alicia, your father joined this family long before even I was born. He’s not stupid. If anything he was probably trying to protect you from Maxim. What I don’t understand is how did Maxim get past all of your father’s men? There are body guards all over your house at all times.”
“Wait how do you know all this, how do you know my father?”
“I kind of inherited this job. My father worked as your father’s right hand man. Your dad is a man of integrity and love. He isolated you from this life so you would be protected. So that you wouldn’t have to endure the scars that I did with this business.” “What about my mom, where is she?”
“She’s in an isolated island your father got. She’s been overwhelmed with the waging war that’s been going on lately between your father’s clan and Maxim’s. She was going to grass him out to the FBI in order to receive a shorter prison sentence so that you can all live your lives peacefully. But your father stopped her, knowing what happens to rats, and put her over there for her protection. Should she have grassed, there would have been a target on your back and hers. They were negotiating a peace treaty today, there must have been some shady work from Maxim’s men that all this spiraled out of control.”
“This is all my fault. I was being so emotional about my parents never being around I started to talk to Maxim. He messaged me online and I just kind of leaned into it. Yesterday was our first meet up. At least that explains why everyone was so quick to go all loose cannon when I showed up.”
“If anyone’s a loose cannon girl it’s you. How could you go off with a man you barely know?” At the understanding of those words, I sink into the bed. I don’t think I’ll ever find sleep, I don’t think I’ll ever find peace. I don’t think that I’ll ever manage to forgive myself for getting my father killed.
“At least you got to be a dumb teenager,” Jack says, laughing again.
“Emphasis on the dumb,” I say to myself.
“I got him killed, Jack.”
“You set him free, Alicia.”
“We need to find my mom.” Early morning I realize that Jack has gone remote silent. No technology, not a cellphone in sight, nothing but a walkie talkie. Dad must have been trying to alert Jack so that he can take me to my mom.
“Wait, those men, who were they?”
“They were Maxim’s men. They must have been the ones that killed your body guards and took their clothing. My best guess is they found my location and were going to capture me to get to Janice. Lucky you came around and redirected them, huh?” He gives me his sideway smile again. So much pain in that smile; so much hurt. So much comfort, understanding. I’m not sure if this is because of a hero complex but, his smile makes my stomach turn. Butterflies, flying freely throughout my body, creating an electricity that I’ve never felt before.
“You okay?” He questions, looking concerned. He holds my face in his hands, observing me and I realize I was staring, and he must have thought that I was going to faint again. As he stands there awkwardly, not letting my face go, he starts to look deep into my eyes. I clear my throat, and we both come back to reality.
“Sorry about that. Anyway, back to business.” I start packing a bag with clothes Jack lent me and a few weapons. You never know. We start walking out and I see what looks to be a broken down Jeep. Jack starts removing dirt from it, taking off stickers, and I see that it’s almost brand new. Camouflage seems to be second nature to him. We hop in and head to the airport. While we drive I see tall maple leaves, I take a minute to appreciate the giddy feeling in my heart. I’ll be with my mom soon. In her arms, and I’m never letting her go. I want to jump out and scream from joy, I settle for a contempt sigh as we make our way onto a pavement road.
A little while later, we’re boarding a private jet to get to my dad’s private island. I never thought I’d experience something like this. I knew my dad made profit, I didn’t realize he was into this life to this extent. Nonetheless, I find my way onto a nearby seat, and Jack sits across from me.
“There’s wardrobe for you in the drawer over there. Your father always kept up to date clothes for you in here in case you ever needed to mount last minute.” I pounce off the seat to go running into the drawers to change out of Jack’s clothes. Coming back, I sit back down in my seat.
“You look beautiful” Jack utters, almost in a whisper.
“Alicia, I have to confess something. I’ve loved you for so long, and I know you’re just meeting me and this is kind of weird.”
I give him a questioning look, “Okay very weird, to be confessing like this but, you’ve been through so much that I at least want to let you know you have someone on your side that is here unconditionally.” I take a minute to breathe. I hold his hand in mine and rub my thumb on his palm. I sit there thinking about what to say back, and I can almost hear his heart drumming in his chest from where I’m sitting.
“While I can’t say that my feelings have fallen as deep as yours just yet, I do feel an attraction. Thank you for sharing your feelings with me. You’re right, I feel comforted knowing I have someone who truly knows me, and someone who makes me feel that I can be myself. This is the first time in my life that I feel like I have a true connection.”
“Do you want to lay down and rest?” He says, placing his hand on my face just like earlier.
“Yes”. I get up and walk over to the bedroom nearby and lay on the bed. He comes and joins me, holds me. I lay on his chest, take a deep breathe and slip into sleep. When I wake up we’re already on the island. As I start walking down, I look up at Jack and see his jaw tense.
“Everything okay?” I ask, now on high alert.
“Peachy.” We drive out to a beautiful mansion. At least 20,000 square feet, huge glass pool, marble floors, it even has our family’s coat of arms on the gates of the entrance. I’m gaping at all of the marvelous things, marvelous sightings, but I don’t see the men rushing in on us. I don’t realize Maxim’s men are here until Jack is grabbing me and we’re running into the house. I realize, we were just let in. Are my dad’s men here too? I run up the stairs looking frantically for my mom.
Jack running behind me, “This way!” I follow suit, and we switch places. I run into what seems to be my mother’s walk-in closet, and find her standing there in Maxim’s arms. Roped and tied up, bleeding from her forehead, and I think I’m going to be sick.
Jack is on him in an instant,
“Come any closer, and I will shoot her brains out. This can be an easy exchange. Janice, for Alicia.”
“Oh, please.” Jack shoots Maxim in the foot, grabs my mom pushes both of us out of the closet. He slams his gun into Maxim’s forehead, shoots him in the shoulder and pulls Maxim’s hands on his back and up to his shoulder. Keeping him in this position, he has him on the floor, screaming. I throw up into a nearby bucket and Jack is screaming.
“Alicia, I get you’re new but you need to jump on this! Grab the knife from shoe, let your mom go, and go to the safety shelter with her. She should know where it is. Now!” I do my best to do as he says.
As I look over, I see Maxim reaching for a nearby gun, “Jack, look out!” He throws himself down onto Maxim to stop him. Janice and I run off to what I thought was a shelter. My mom takes me into a room, pulls a statue and a wall of guns appears.
“I’m not leaving him to fight all those men alone. The most that can happen is we’re staking out for months and these men take my house. Let’s go kill those bottom feeders.”
My mom takes a nearby walkie talkie and says “Pack it in, it’s a 97!” We make our way back and give Jack a new gun.
“Runs in the blood I guess,” I tell Jack laughing. Adrenaline is rushing through me, and before I know it I burst a kiss on him, and run. My dad’s men rush into the area, killing all of Maxim’s intruders. We shoot, kick, and drown all the men that found their way here. I see a baseball bat nearby, and while I’m grabbing the bat in one hand and the gun in the other, I spot Maxim at a distance.
“Cover me,” I yell to Jack. I make my way to him and as I get near, I see him lifting his gun to shoot me. I pull the trigger and get his hand.
“That one’s for ramming me in the car,” I growl at him. I shoot two more in both his knees, “that one’s for tricking me when I was vulnerable.” I get close enough to him, give Jack my gun and with both hands slam his head into the side pool pavement.
“That one’s for my dad, you piece of crap.” I spit on his face, grab the gun and shoot him right where he shot my dad. I feel oddly at peace knowing I avenged him, I grab my mom, and sob into her chest as she holds me close. Jack comes in and holds us close, and I mourn all my losses. I mourn the relationship I could have had with my dad, I mourn the past life I thought I loved, I mourn the person I was, but I cry tears of relief that I can finally have my family close.
The End…
Human silhouette with flashlight in shadow on wood background, X
Unfortunately, DETECTIVES, we have now reached the end of this short story journey. I hope you’ve enjoyed the end of this short story, DETECTIVES. Please feel free to let me know if you want to read many more stories and have much more collaborations especially with DETECTIVE Melissa who I think can only agree has become quite an expert to send chills down our spines!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to bring you part 2 of the exciting thriller short story fellow DETECTIVE Melissa Tejada brought us last week! Drum roll, DETECTIVES! Let’s head on our merry way back to the mysterious adventure…
Part 2
By Melissa Tejada
My dad takes out a Glock and I panic. I hear screaming and wonder where it’s coming from, until I realize it’s me. A shoot out ensues and I run. “Go get her before I kill every single one of you!” I realize I began a war with Maxim’s men and my father’s. Why the hell does my dad even own a gun? What was going on? My lungs are burning, my heels are in my hand and I’m running for dear life. “I’ve got her!” I hear a familiar voice say. I’m tackled to the ground and zip tied, my mouth covered shut. As I’m thrown into the back of a car’s trunk, I catch a glimpse of the captor.
“I’m sorry sweetie, but I can’t let you destroy everything I’ve built. Understand that despite this, I love you.” I muffle through the scarf that was shoved in my mouth, “how could you?” I realize now why my father was always gone. Why he never explained fully where he was, just shouted out random continents. Why I was always alone with a nanny that never payed any attention, and basically hated me anyway. Shoved and tossed aside, I still remember that I could always at least count on my mother trying to love me, and my father, or should I say Cartelo, refusing to allow her to touch me, hug me, hold me. I have to reflect that I’ve been so caught up in my self-pity and surprise that I didn’t think of my mom.
“Where is she?” I hear Cartelo shout, “if you think that you are going to take her, just know, you’ll die first!” Gun shots again, and we’re rammed from the back. I’m thrust into the back, and feel blood starting to drip down. We’re rammed again, and this time, Cartelo screams. I hear running water and now it’s leaking into the car. I start hyperventilating and I’m trying to calm myself down long enough to get out of this situation. I take my hands and use the zip ties on my hands to saw off the ones on my feet. I then use my knee to snap off the ones of my hands. While I slam out of the back seat, I realize we’ve been thrown into a river. Cartelo’s unconscious in the front seat, a bullet in his head. To save myself, I grab his head and slam it into the window for the driver’s side. At the very least he was going to allow himself the pleasure of killing me himself. Sick bastard.
I swim out for what seems like thirty minutes, and finally find land. Through the corner of my eye, I saw an abandoned forest. I take a minute to catch my breath. I’m thinking of my mom again until I see two large figures looming nearby. I look closer and see the sign my father would wear on all his clothes. A red dragon. I start running again and hear them shout “Wait!” I’m not going to be so naïve to believe they have anything to say. I’ve seen what they can do. “Wait! We need to tell you where your mother is!” I see a cottage nearby, and start screaming for help. “We used to work for your father, please, let us help!” I stop and look at them. “If you don’t work for him anymore then why do you wear his symbol?” I asked him, crossing my arms. “It’s all we have. We’ve been stranded out here for weeks. But we know where your mother is. Your father has had her kidnapped for attempting to report him to the police so that you and her can live a normal life. He’s been the head of the mafia for the last 20 twenty years. His reign of terror is finally over, all thanks to Maxim.”
I’m finally feeling hopeful to have real parents with me. I know that this is it. I start crying tears of joy. I’m going to find her, I’m going to be with her, and I never have to worry about anything other than what time to come home before curfew, maybe play soccer. I might even – my thoughts are cut off by gunshots, both of the men, the only men who knew where my mother was, each shot dead in front of me. I turn around to see a man in rags, maybe 2 years older than me lean cockily on the wall and give me a smirk, “You’re welcome. Name’s Jack.”
I hope you’ve enjoyed this part of this short story, DETECTIVES. Part 3 to come soon! Please feel free to let me know if you want to read many more stories and have much more collaborations!
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