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Submitted to Contest #92
It was Autumn, almost Winter, and bitterly cold. Brandon and I sat across from each other inside his warm cottage, enjoying hot chocolate, and talking about his latest story. “I just can’t find the right motivation for my story’s killer.” He blurted out. “Well, people don’t just kill without reason. Do they?” “Maybe you’re right,” he started, thinking of what to say next. “But how am I supposed to come up with my murderer’s motivation if I don’t have any motivation?” “Very funny.” I chuckled softly and then looked out the window. The s...
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