Great Crime Fiction by Anika K. Clausen “Knock, knock!” “Who’s there?” “You.” “You, who?” “Yoo-hoo! I’m coming to get you!” His little legs ran faster still. Her five-year-old had managed to escape her grip yet again. The autumn leaves crackled beneath her feet, as she continued to chase her son through the empty woods. “GotContinue reading “Danish Meatballs”
Monthly Archives: August 2025
TRANSFERENCE
Crime Fiction by Frank Sonderborg We were parked in St. Georges Hill. A millionaires gated residence in Weybridge. Around eight miles from London. John Lennon had lived here and took driving lessons around the local streets. So, very upmarket and a good place to run a scam. We were going to hit the house andContinue reading “TRANSFERENCE”
The Last Days Of The Time Out Tavern
Crime Fiction by Daniel Bartlett The Time Out Tavern wasn’t much to look at, no doubt, but it was Martin’s, so being forced out of the property didn’t sit so well with him. Especially being forced out by a sleazy, corrupt son of a bitch like Jens Oberlin. Late morning on a balmy Tuesday, theContinue reading “The Last Days Of The Time Out Tavern”
Noise
Flash Fiction by Steven James Foreman It all started when I was arrested. Well, I guess that wasn’t really the start. What I mean is, it started before that, but I can’t say when, exactly. So, in summary, at some time, some place, something fucking happened. But it was the arrest that brought it intoContinue reading “Noise”
Murder By The Book
Crime Fiction by Dana Norton Matthew invited his young wife, Hayley, to go down to the basement with him. He told her he wanted her to see for herself the water damage by the east wall. In a shadowy corner of the basement lay the heavy crowbar, ready. Don’t go! Abby silently warned her. SheContinue reading “Murder By The Book”
A Lone Hand
Crime Fiction by Tom Ramey Careful to stay in the shadows, Tanya “Sam” Sampson made her way up the driveway. At the side of the garage there was a window with a flimsy lock. She listened for an alarm as she opened it, though she didn’t expect one. Most people neglected to add the sameContinue reading “A Lone Hand”
The Monster-Killers Club
Crime Fiction by Jim Wright Nina was digging a hole. She had found the perfect spot, tucked in the far corner of the vacant lot behind her house, close to a patch of shrubs and berry bushes. From here, she could see no buildings, and the location was hidden from the street. Nina started justContinue reading “The Monster-Killers Club”
At The Heart Of Every Interrogation
Flash Fiction by Matthew Mota After I killed the engine, the smell of burning oil drifted away. The odor was distracting from the beautiful dark blue night sky. However, work always interfered with enjoying the good things in life. A string of robberies were occurring in the city. All the culprits had one thing inContinue reading “At The Heart Of Every Interrogation”
Shoplifter
Flash Fiction by Michael Fontana Jake grew tense as he scanned the convenience store’s racks with their candy and condoms and Coke cans neatly lined up. The lone straggler in the store was a ragged black man purchasing lottery tickets, scratchers that the clerk behind the counter offered him with haste. But the process boggedContinue reading “Shoplifter”