In My Next Life

Standing Room Only

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1/13/2022

In My Next Life

I knew my life would never be the same once I had to leave. Everything I knew and loved was at this beach and because of unforeseen circumstances, I could no longer stay. I knew it was partially my fault, but I also knew that if Steve hadn’t reacted the way he did, I would not be in this situation. I began to form a plan – if I could just get rid of Steve I could stay. He was the only one who knew I was responsible for the murder in the first place. If only he hadn’t interrupted me.

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16 responses to “In My Next Life”

neilmacdon

January 13, 2022 at 6:28 pm

Sounds like the beginning of a tragic chain of events

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Bill

January 14, 2022 at 1:02 am

oh, you must peel back the layers of this fine story. Well done.

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James McEwan

January 14, 2022 at 6:18 am

Nothing like compounding the crime. Do you think Steve had a back up?

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Iain Kelly

January 14, 2022 at 7:01 am

Steve is in a bit of danger. I wonder if he realises…! Good one.

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Bear

January 14, 2022 at 8:10 am

Could you perhaps change the font size on your page. It’s soo small I can’t read it. Wish I could.

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1. DIYwriting
  
  January 14, 2022 at 12:31 pm
  
  Sorry, I don’t think there is a way for me to enlarge the font size on my end.
  
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2. Dale
  
  January 17, 2022 at 12:27 pm
  
  Just press control and use the wheel of your mouse to make it bigger…
  
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  1. Bear
    
    January 17, 2022 at 1:32 pm
    
    Thanks, Dale, I’ll try that.
    
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Keith’s Ramblings

January 14, 2022 at 8:54 am

I have a feeling she’ll be staying, sorry Steve!

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elmowrites

January 14, 2022 at 9:24 am

Once you’ve killed once, it’s probably not that hard to just let Steve have a little accident with a cliff, no is it? Nice mystery here. I hope Steve is forewarned and already at the police station!

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GHLearner

January 14, 2022 at 10:24 am

I think it’s already too late. If s/he expected a different reaction from Steve, he’s probably already told someone. There’s a lot of story here, I love it.

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msjadeli

January 14, 2022 at 5:13 pm

I feel the foreshadowing of a double homicide…

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Stine Writing

January 16, 2022 at 1:35 pm

Yikes! Sounds like there might be another murder in the midst!

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jillyfunnell

January 17, 2022 at 8:21 am

It’s all Steve’s fault then. Some people just can’t resist telling others off when they murder people.

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Dale

January 17, 2022 at 12:27 pm

I’m thinking Steve’s pretty much done for…

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Bear

January 17, 2022 at 1:34 pm

Ah, Thanks to Dale, I can read it. Great story. Guess Steve is learning a hard lesson. 🙂 ❤

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