Chapter Seven; Part Two “Yes?” The question is asked in a creaky, tremulous voice, and I have to strain to hear her voice. “Mrs. Ephrams? My name is Megan Liang, and I’m Julianna’s best friend. I would like to talk to you about the man you saw leaving the—” “When she was murdered. Of course.… Continue Reading
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Blogging My Murder; chapter seven, part one
Chapter Seven; Part One “Oh, Araki. What am I going to do without you?” I mutter to myself, tears rolling down my face. The years stretch out in front of me, and I don’t have anything to fill them with. My job? Bullshit. Rembrandt? Too soon to say. My cats? Yes, they are the loves… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter six, part three
Chapter Six; Part Three “Hey, Megan. How’re you doing?” “fine. well, no, not really. i left work early today because i couldn’t stand being there.” I fill him in on my day, and he’s properly sympathetic to my woes. He tells me about the house shoot he did today and how his client was a… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter six, part two
“I’m going out for a while, but I should be home before too late.” I kiss Onyx and Jet on their heads before leaving, ignoring their cries as I do. I drive to South Minneapolis where my sister lives and sit in the car after parking. I steel myself for the encounter, taking several smooth,… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter six, part one
Chapter Six; Part One “Megan! How are you? I heard about your friend, and I’m so sorry.” Sara pulls me into a hug, catching me unaware. “I’m fine,” I say sharply, placing my hands on her shoulders and pushing her away. I do not like being touched without my permission, especially by someone I don’t… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter five, part two
Chapter Five; Part Two Speaking of Tessa, my phone rings her ring. I glance at my phone and remind myself that I need to block her number. I didn’t after I first caught her because I was in shock, and then inertia took its course. Her calls came less and less, and I hadn’t heard… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter five, part one
Chapter Five; Part One “Mrreow!” I bolt awake to the sight of Onyx’s face inches from mine. Her eyes are small slits, and her fangs are showing. “Do not do that!” I push Onyx’s face away from mine, wincing as her breath hits my face. It stinks of salmon and kibbles, and I push it… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter four
Chapter Four I wake up five minutes before my alarm rings, which pisses me off. I’d rather be awakened an hour before it’s time to get up than five minutes. That’s not enough time to go back to sleep, but it’s enough time to make me not want to get up, either. I sigh and… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter three
Chapter Three “Hey, Megan. Wanna grab a coffee on break?” Sara Paulson asks, her bright pink lips curving into wide smile. She pats her fluffy blond curls and bats her eyelashes at me. “No, thanks, Sara. I’m not going for a while.” I nod at her, but I don’t take my eyes off the computer.… Continue Reading
Blogging My Murder; chapter two, part two
Chapter Two; Part Two “Mrrrrrreow!” Onyx weaves her way through my legs as I stand up, almost tripping me in the process. “Onyx!” I scold her, but my heart isn’t in it. How can I be mad at her when all she wants to do is love me? She butts her head against my shin… Continue Reading