Crime Fiction by Sean O ‘Leary Lonnie was a criminal in Hanoi for a drug deal. He had got word of a new operation set up by Bao (Bill) Nguyen, a criminal and big-time drug dealer from Sydney’s inner Western Suburbs. Lonnie had approached Bao and convinced him he could be the go-between. Told BaoContinue reading “Hanoi Blue”
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True Crime: Missing in Orlando
True Crime By Molly McGuigan What happened to Jennifer Kesse? When one hears someone mention Orlando, Florida, the first image to come to mind is probably princess castles, looping roller coasters, and family fun. Because of the opportunities, those interested in working in the hospitality industry flock to the Orlando area; there is no shortageContinue reading “True Crime: Missing in Orlando”
Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaires
Flash Fiction by Alec Cizak One thing Chase’s wife couldn’t keep him from? Poker. He saved the skim on his paycheck from the gas station every other week and went to Hector Garza’s, a Lublin contractor who held a fifty-dollar tournament on Wednesday nights. She reminded Chase their son had been spitting up blood. TheContinue reading “Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaires”
True Crime: Savannah Axe Murders
True Crime by Chris Bunton In December of 1909, 3 women were attacked with an axe in down town Savannah, Georgia. A passing patrolman heard moans from inside the dwelling at 401 West Perry Street. He went inside and found Eliza Gribble 70, and Carrie Ohlander 36, dead. But, Maggie Hunter 34, was still barelyContinue reading “True Crime: Savannah Axe Murders”
Virus
Speculative Fiction by Alex Finch “You didn’t think I’d see it? Or are you so desperate for my attention that you’re willing to do anything to get it.” I kept my hand firmly pressed upon the strange symbol, sharp and curving in equal parts, his symbol, one he’d tied his very soul to. One he’dContinue reading “Virus”
Book Review: Survived By One
True Crime Review by Chris Bunton “Survived By One” is written by Dr. Robert E. Hanlon and Thomas Odle. It is a nonfiction true crime book. It tells of the murder of the Odle family in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in 1985. They were killed by the oldest son; Thomas, who is one of the authorsContinue reading “Book Review: Survived By One”
You Will Soon Be Receiving An Important Email
Crime Fiction by Brenda Kilianski To: Claudia ValentineFrom: Dmitry Panchenko <Dmitry.Panchenko@fub.com.ua>Subject: $6,000,000 DollarsDate: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:31 p.m. Dear Miss Claudia, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to inform you of a sum of considerable funds that could be yours by order of our First Ukrainian Bank and the US CustomsContinue reading “You Will Soon Be Receiving An Important Email”
Warhawk Road
Crime Fiction By Ken Wheaton Tyler’s shadow stretched before him in the moonlight, landing on his girlfriend’s back. The first time they’d driven up 285 into the mountains just west of Denver, they’d picked a moonless night and the dark was too much. It pressed, it smothered. Every sound was amplified, every crackling twig aContinue reading “Warhawk Road”
Khaos on the Karnival Kruise
Crime Fiction By Derek Maldonado The boat docked at 2100. I stared beyond the eastern sky as the moon reflected off the silent sea. A look back down at the clipboard in my hands showed a list of every passenger on the cruise, all 37 of them. The Karnival Platinum Express had finally finished itsContinue reading “Khaos on the Karnival Kruise”
WLSC Murder
Crime Fiction by Keith A. Mosley “My name is Reggie Knox,” I said introducing myself to the class. It was my first night in a Chicago Style Steppin’ dance class in the ballroom of the Fuller Park fieldhouse on the Southside of Chicago. The Beaux-Arts style fieldhouse, built in 1914, had dual staircases leading upContinue reading “WLSC Murder”