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11:12 am - November 13, 2013 - mbaconauthor

Today’s flash fiction:

The Blond Bombshell Case

“Nice suit detective, not your usual stakeout grubbies. So, how’r we coming on the Christine Albright case?”

“I talked to all the victims, lieutenant. None of the guys will press charges. They’re either too embarrassed to admit she romanced them out of all their cash, or they think she still loves ‘em.”

“Pretty sad. She must be a knockout, huh?”

The detective nodded. “We may never catch her. Looks like a hopeless case.”

“But I thought someone was working undercover.”

“That would be me. We’ve had four dates, but so far Chrissy hasn’t asked me for very much money. Really.”

8:02 am - September 25, 2013 - mbaconauthor

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.”

Categories: flash fiction, New story, short stories Tags: Christie, crime fiction, detective, stab wounds, stabbing, yacht