Crime Fiction By Dick Johnson Sweat dripped down his face as he watched his house. This wasn’t the first time she had cheated and it certainly wouldn’t be the last. But, it would be the last time she cheated on him, with this guy. Wind blew through the trees above him, cooling him slightly. ItContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not…”
Monthly Archives: October 2024
True Crime: The Kansas City Massacre
True Crime By Chris Bunton Frank Nash was being escorted through Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. He had escaped from Leavenworth Prison on October 19th, 1930. He had been serving a 25 year sentence for assaulting a mail employee. It took 3 years to capture him after his escape. The FBI tracked him toContinue reading “True Crime: The Kansas City Massacre”
The Laundress
Crime Fiction by Russell Thayer “I don’t like costume parties,” said Gunselle. The beefy thug sitting across from her had demanded an emergency meeting through her discrete answering service. She’d chosen an Italian restaurant on Powell. The place would be crowded at lunchtime, but this didn’t feel like a setup. “Wear it anyway. Boss’s orders.”Continue reading “The Laundress”
Book Review: First Blood
Book Review by The Yard This is the book that introduced Rambo to the world. It was first published in 1972 by David Morrell. He was fresh out of college and saw how the Vietnam War impacted the soldiers who returned. He also saw how hippies were treated in various parts of the country atContinue reading “Book Review: First Blood”
Howth Head
Speculative Fiction by Frank Sonderborg Lupo stood on Howth Head and watched the red sun as it headed west to the Americas. There was a biting cold in the Howth tangy sea air. He looked down upon the grave of Philip Parris Lynott and thought of his Papa. His Papa had raised him with storiesContinue reading “Howth Head”
A Predator In Creation
Crime Fiction by William Foulke The kitchen was alive with midmorning light as the sun chased the clouds across the April sky. On the checked placemat at the linoleum table was her untouched coffee, the remains of her bagel, The Slate County Courier still to be read. The front-page headline read WOODLAND WANDERER BEHEADS SIXTH.Continue reading “A Predator In Creation”
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Organized Crime Story By Seamus O’Leary Jack’s slim form moved through the dancers on the night club floor, like a panther moving through a jungle of flashing lights. Nubs followed, and everyone got out of his way. They entered a door in the back, which opened into a short hall lit by fluorescent lights inContinue reading “.38”
When Sweaty Betty Met Bungee Cord Bob
Crime Fiction by Hillary Lyon “Betty?” The man asking her name stood behind her in the grocery store check-out line. Betty ignored him as she dug through her pocketbook for her debit card. “Excuse me,” the man persisted, “but aren’t you Betty?” She finally looked at him. He was short with thinning dark hair, andContinue reading “When Sweaty Betty Met Bungee Cord Bob”
It’s An Annual Thing
Flash Fiction by Jim Harrington “Idaho. My office. Now!” Chief Radford yelled. “It’s Montana, Sir,” I said, as I stepped into the cramped room he called an office. On the walls were pictures of the chief with local and state politicians, all of them holding fish of various sizes. “What?” “My name is Montana, notContinue reading “It’s An Annual Thing”
Caged for Dinner
Horror Flash Fiction by Chris Bunton One bite and the memories came flooding back like it was yesterday. He remembered the first time they met. It was at the fountain in the park, and his dog “Bowzer” got leashes tangled with her little poodle “Trixy”. They laughed so hard trying to separate them and keepContinue reading “Caged for Dinner”