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Weekly Contest #230
Lily looked up at the grocery list dangling from a thin magnet on the fridge. Milk Bread Granola bars Coffee Creamer Ray would have to take care of those things. He almost never did the shopping, but she had other plans this week. She couldn't be distracted with trivial things. She could hear her daughters playing in the next room. She closed her eyes. Were they actually playing nice? Talking Giggling Stomping Running Screaming Shrieking Fighting Crying No. Of course they weren't. “Please stop. Mommy has a headache.” She called...
Weekly Contest #228
Detective Raines flashed his badge and stepped over the yellow caution tape. A gray, knit cap hugged his nearly bald head and he pulled his wool scarf closer around his neck. Nothing like getting called to a scene on Christmas morning. He gingerly walked up the front walkway that had become slick with the chill overnight. He noticed a few looks from the local law enforcement as he approached the door. This was a predominantly rich, white neighborhood. They must not have heard of me. Yet. He thought to himself, nodding at the officers...
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