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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Sounds like the beginning of a tragic chain of events
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By: neilmacdon on January 13, 2022
at 6:28 pm
oh, you must peel back the layers of this fine story. Well done.
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By: Bill on January 14, 2022
at 1:02 am
Nothing like compounding the crime. Do you think Steve had a back up?
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By: James McEwan on January 14, 2022
at 6:18 am
Steve is in a bit of danger. I wonder if he realises…! Good one.
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By: Iain Kelly on January 14, 2022
at 7:01 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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By: Bear on January 14, 2022
at 8:10 am
Sorry, I don’t think there is a way for me to enlarge the font size on my end.
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By: DIYwriting on January 14, 2022
at 12:31 pm
Just press control and use the wheel of your mouse to make it bigger…
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By: Dale on January 17, 2022
at 12:27 pm
Thanks, Dale, I’ll try that.
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By: Bear on January 17, 2022
at 1:32 pm
I have a feeling she’ll be staying, sorry Steve!
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By: Keith's Ramblings on January 14, 2022
at 8:54 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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By: elmowrites on January 14, 2022
at 9:24 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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By: GHLearner on January 14, 2022
at 10:24 am
I feel the foreshadowing of a double homicide…
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By: msjadeli on January 14, 2022
at 5:13 pm
Yikes! Sounds like there might be another murder in the midst!
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By: Stine Writing on January 16, 2022
at 1:35 pm
It’s all Steve’s fault then. Some people just can’t resist telling others off when they murder people.
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By: jillyfunnell on January 17, 2022
at 8:21 am
I’m thinking Steve’s pretty much done for…
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By: Dale on January 17, 2022
at 12:27 pm
Ah, Thanks to Dale, I can read it. Great story. Guess Steve is learning a hard lesson. 🙂 ❤
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By: Bear on January 17, 2022
at 1:34 pm