Tag: fiction
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Bosslady
As the team looked into the identity of Ms. Maddie’s jealous ex-boyfriend, I was busy reviewing my notes on Bodhi – and checking the database to see if he had any priors. Something about that boy didn’t feel right. The morning had been bright and clear, but a dark cloud cover was easing in, and…
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The Ambassador
A look at Ms. Maddie’s cell records offered the investigative team it’s first person of interest – the individual that she had been on the phone with before she vanished – a man called “Chuck.” This proved to be an interesting lead, as “Chuck” was what Ms. Maddie had him listed as in her contacts,…
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The Detective
Before we continue, I feel it is my obligation to offer you a confession – a disclaimer of sorts. Much of what you have heard, or are about to hear, is hearsay; a culmination of my interviews with various suspects if you will. I can only attest to my own thoughts and actions in this…
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The Tale of Ms. Maddie
It was 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, so Benny picked up his pace as he headed to his weekly tutoring session with Ms. Maddie. He knew she’d be furious. She despised tardiness, and he was already fifteen minutes late. Most of the students loved Ms. Maddie, especially the boys – since she was easy on the…
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The Fall
Fiction & Illustration The Return of Scarlett While Harris, the chauvinistic film producer, was busy wooing Mrs. Moodie, Scarlett was busy with Alec, the gentleman from the gala. Mrs. Moodie’s revenge plot had been put on hold, for the time being, but her anger still festered. It wasn’t the fact that Scarlett had left her…
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The Man in the Window
THE CONCLUSION The driver, who had wandered off looking for cell service, was nowhere to be found, and the passengers were out of the bus and ready to explore. “Wait!” Syd shouted, running back into the bus. There was a bit of a ruckus inside, and he came out holding up a carefully selected item…
a sprinkle of faith 