By Sheri White
The man in handcuffs watched intently as the forensics team dug up the area he had led them to in exchange for a life sentence rather than the death penalty.
“We found something!” an investigator called out. She held up a dirty, rotting ballerina slipper from the little girl’s Halloween costume. Five years had passed since she disappeared from the neighborhood party at the rec center.
“We got her,” said Detective Castillo. “At least the family will have closure.”
Detective Harrison yanked the prisoner’s arm. “Come on, asshole.”
The suspect pulled away. “Wait!”
“What?”
“I want to touch it,” he whispered.
I have not come across the word “Denouement” recently. This is a frightening tale with a very creepy ending. Well done.
Thank you so much!
ooh, this is creepy, well done!
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!
Ooh, that sent a shiver through me, well done.
Thank you!
Super story, my only complaint is the scuzball does not deserve to be only called a ‘suspect’. But legally I do understand.
Thanks! Maybe he’ll get the death penalty. 🙂
Great! The last sentence packing the punch!
Thank you! It was fun to write.
Chilling. Bravo!
Thank you!
Oooh, this sent chills down my spine. Nice job.
Thank you! I was hoping for that result. 🙂
Awesome. You definitely achieved it.
Great write.
Thank you!
When will he get enough?
Someone like this? Never.
Yooo I hate this story because it gave me such a squicky feeling. (But I love this story because it’s extremely well done and… believable. Which leads me back to my first sentence!) So creepy, so unsettling. That last line especially.
Thank you! That is quite a review. 🙂
Very twisted read. A little dip into madness
Thank you!