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”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar

    Sounds like the beginning of a tragic chain of events

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  2. Bill Avatar

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

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  3. James McEwan Avatar

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

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  4. Iain Kelly Avatar

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

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  5. Bear Avatar
    Bear

    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 Avatar
      DIYwriting

      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 Avatar

      Just press control and use the wheel of your mouse to make it bigger…

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      1. Bear Avatar
        Bear

        Thanks, Dale, I’ll try that.

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  6. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

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

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  7. elmowrites Avatar

    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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  8. GHLearner Avatar

    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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  9. msjadeli Avatar

    I feel the foreshadowing of a double homicide…

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  10. Stine Writing Avatar

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

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  11. jillyfunnell Avatar

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

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  12. Dale Avatar

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

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  13. Bear Avatar
    Bear

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

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