Nostalgia City Mysteries

Mark S. Bacon

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Vanessa contest results

Flash fiction contest results posted

Congratulations to the winners of the flash fiction contest sponsored by Vanessa Shields and me.  To find out who won, check out Vanessa’s blog here: Vanessa Shields

Today’s flash fiction

 Secure Life in the Country

“I tell you Bill, you ought to consider moving out here.”

“It looks like the rural life is agreeing with you and Barb.”

“It’s idyllic. We raise our own vegetables, know our neighbors. It’s peaceful and quiet.”

“Sounds pleasant.”

“You should escape the city with its congestion and crime. Out here we have no worries.”

“You mean there’s no crime in Fairview?”

“You kidding? We never lock our doors.”

“Never?”

“And we sleep with the windows open.”

“Must be nice.”

“Of course with our concealed carry permits, Barb and I have our Glock 9 millimeters with us at all times.”

Today’s flash fiction

 Murder on the Oceanic Express

 “Unlucky for some you’re here, Hugo,” said the yacht’s captain.

“What’d you mean, old friend?”

“We’re in the middle of the ocean, you’re the world-famous detective, and here’s a body with one dozen stab wounds. But you’ll solve this for us.  I’m sure.”

“So, the deceased was CEO and the passengers on board were managers and executives at MegaCorp.  And since MegaCorp is bankrupt, the CEO indicted, and all the employees out of work, the 12 passengers make good suspects.”

The captain nodded.

“But so would someone who lost his savings–and his boat–investing in MegaCorp.”

“But Hugo, think about it.  There’s exactly 12–one dozen–MegaCorp employees on board.”

“But they didn’t invite me on the cruise.”