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ISSUE SEVEN COMING JANUARY, 2023!
ISSUE SEVEN COMING JANUARY, 2023!
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"Sad Sack" by Colin Brightwell - Big Man and Scooter are celebrating Christmas with a little larceny. "Not Funny" by Jim Guigli - It's all fun and games 'til the comedian gets hurt. "Crank Baxter Ain't No God-Damned Christian" by Alec Cizak - Exactly what it says on the tin. "The Delphi Murders" (true crime) by N. Fraley "It's All An Act" by Brandon Barrows - Happiness turns tragic when the curtain rises on horror. "No Trouble" by Wayne McIntire - Ben tried to do a guy a favor and rope him into a murder. Now he's gotta get him out! "Conviction" by Anderson Barnes - Andy made a mistake, and he paid the price, but will anyone ever let him forget it? "Two Guys Walk Into a Bar" by Robb T. White - Two guys walk in, murder walks out! |
"Overnights at the Bumblebee Motel" by Michael Grimala
Hannah disappeared without a clue, but something about the motel's sign made it as good a place to look as any.
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"One Last Ride" by Brandon Barrows
It was already past midnight and Drew was dead tired. This fare would be his last - one way or another!
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"Peepin' and Hidin'" by Steve Liskow
Craig's new neighbor Wes was awful, but bad things can always get worse...
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"You Wouldn't Shoot Me" by Anderson Barnes
The money was already stolen, now it was a matter of who it should belong to.
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"Some Sunny Day, Baby" by Joseph S. Walker
Even crooked cops can't be all bad, right?
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"I'll Scratch Yours" by Thomas Nicholson
Sooner or later, our sins have a way of catching up to us...
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"The John Wesley Hardin Rag" by Coy Hall
Hollywood magic and illusions make the unreal seem true, but they can only take you so far...
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"The Jeff Davis 8" (true crime) by N. Fraley
Hannah disappeared without a clue, but something about the motel's sign made it as good a place to look as any.
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"One Last Ride" by Brandon Barrows
It was already past midnight and Drew was dead tired. This fare would be his last - one way or another!
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"Peepin' and Hidin'" by Steve Liskow
Craig's new neighbor Wes was awful, but bad things can always get worse...
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"You Wouldn't Shoot Me" by Anderson Barnes
The money was already stolen, now it was a matter of who it should belong to.
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"Some Sunny Day, Baby" by Joseph S. Walker
Even crooked cops can't be all bad, right?
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"I'll Scratch Yours" by Thomas Nicholson
Sooner or later, our sins have a way of catching up to us...
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"The John Wesley Hardin Rag" by Coy Hall
Hollywood magic and illusions make the unreal seem true, but they can only take you so far...
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"The Jeff Davis 8" (true crime) by N. Fraley
"Blood Loss" by Trey R. Barker
It was years since John saw Diane, but she was still beautiful, the wound still bled, and John isn't the only one who'll hurt.
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"A Tale of Two Wives" by Christine Eskilson
Two wives, two deaths - I swear it's just a coincidence!
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"Edwin Gets an Idea" by Susan Oleksiw
It was rare, but Edwin had an idea - it might even be a good one.
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"Double or Nothing" by Brandon Barrows
It was all on the line: the payoff of a lifetime or the end of the road.
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"A Mischief of Rats" by Robb T. White
The worst neighbors require the worst solutions.
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"Mercy Killings" by Marie Anderson
It wasn't murder - he was just doing them a favor!
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"Lunch" by Dustin Walker
Mac needs an in. All he has to do is survive one little luncheon...
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"Eden Praire Heist" (article) by Antony Perconti
It was years since John saw Diane, but she was still beautiful, the wound still bled, and John isn't the only one who'll hurt.
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"A Tale of Two Wives" by Christine Eskilson
Two wives, two deaths - I swear it's just a coincidence!
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"Edwin Gets an Idea" by Susan Oleksiw
It was rare, but Edwin had an idea - it might even be a good one.
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"Double or Nothing" by Brandon Barrows
It was all on the line: the payoff of a lifetime or the end of the road.
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"A Mischief of Rats" by Robb T. White
The worst neighbors require the worst solutions.
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"Mercy Killings" by Marie Anderson
It wasn't murder - he was just doing them a favor!
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"Lunch" by Dustin Walker
Mac needs an in. All he has to do is survive one little luncheon...
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"Eden Praire Heist" (article) by Antony Perconti
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"Poor Little Rich Man" by Brandon Barrows
A man died on PI Sam Harrigan's literal doorstep. He wouldn't be a detective, or human, if he didn't investigate. • "Badge" by Michael Grimala Even without a badge, the desire to protect and serve never goes away. • "See the Signs" by Craig Terlson Dick may have left the police, but even as a private detective, the warnings were clear. • "Caleb's Cannon" by M.E. Proctor Harry has no interest in insurance fraud or Caleb's tall tales, but a job is a job, and maybe it's a good thing he listened... • "Lucy's Inferno" by Robb T. White Luther "Lucy" Milton has a talent for arson investigations. It's dangerous work, but at least he's never bored... • "No One's Trash" by Luke Foster A hotshot killed Eddie Red, but Eddie wasn't a user, and Joe cares about Eddie even if no one else does. |
"Oksana" by Robb T. White
Just a little blackmail, 21st century style. The plan was perfect - except for the target.
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"Soft Mouths" by Dustin Walker
Inexperienced drug-dealer Stacy is learning her lessons the hard way.
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"Red Heels on Linoleum" by Ethan Robles
When you marry a mobster, you marry the mob, too...
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"Simple" by Brandon Barrows
The best solution to most problems is the simplest...
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"Tibet has a Book of the Dead, Too" by Coy Hall
A good grifter can make the mark feel good about being taken, but watch the touchy ones!
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"Mark" by Mike McHone
Bill Cooley is the consummate con-man. Who could possibly take him?
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"Aleatory" by Bruce Harris
Even the best-laid plans are subject to chance...
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"Essex County Noir" (article) by Anthony Perconti
Just a little blackmail, 21st century style. The plan was perfect - except for the target.
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"Soft Mouths" by Dustin Walker
Inexperienced drug-dealer Stacy is learning her lessons the hard way.
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"Red Heels on Linoleum" by Ethan Robles
When you marry a mobster, you marry the mob, too...
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"Simple" by Brandon Barrows
The best solution to most problems is the simplest...
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"Tibet has a Book of the Dead, Too" by Coy Hall
A good grifter can make the mark feel good about being taken, but watch the touchy ones!
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"Mark" by Mike McHone
Bill Cooley is the consummate con-man. Who could possibly take him?
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"Aleatory" by Bruce Harris
Even the best-laid plans are subject to chance...
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"Essex County Noir" (article) by Anthony Perconti
"At Fury Crossing" by Brent Spencer
Hella was only hired to find Cliff's wife - she never counted on this!
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"Newfound Gap" by Adam Leeder
Madison's brother has disappeared, but his debt hasn't and Nolan aims to collect.
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"Matter of Conscience" by Marie Anderson
Nancy dreamed of marriage and a child - but dreams can become nightmares.
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"Between Friends" by Brandon Barrows
What's a loan between old friends? Sometimes, it's life or death!
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"No Recoil" by M.E. Proctor
Abby and her mama will always look out for each other.
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"Learning to Dream" by Stanton McCaffery
When reality is too harsh, even dreams can seem out of reach.
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"Them Cops" by Anthony Neil Smith
Cops - it's all their fault!
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"American Nightmare: Sandman Mystery Theater's Noir Roots" (Article) by Anthony Perconti
Hella was only hired to find Cliff's wife - she never counted on this!
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"Newfound Gap" by Adam Leeder
Madison's brother has disappeared, but his debt hasn't and Nolan aims to collect.
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"Matter of Conscience" by Marie Anderson
Nancy dreamed of marriage and a child - but dreams can become nightmares.
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"Between Friends" by Brandon Barrows
What's a loan between old friends? Sometimes, it's life or death!
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"No Recoil" by M.E. Proctor
Abby and her mama will always look out for each other.
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"Learning to Dream" by Stanton McCaffery
When reality is too harsh, even dreams can seem out of reach.
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"Them Cops" by Anthony Neil Smith
Cops - it's all their fault!
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"American Nightmare: Sandman Mystery Theater's Noir Roots" (Article) by Anthony Perconti
“Midnight at the Oasis” by Robb T. White
Nate thought he and his uncle Rex were as close as brothers until one midnight at the Oasis changed everything.
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“French Twist” by Joe Giordano
While on vacation in Paris, American Max Caspian offers police his assistance with a very unusual murder.
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“Unprincipaled" by Stephen Sottong
Everyone wondered about the day Principal Taylor stole the truck. Nobody would have ever guessed the reason.
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“Give Me a Reason” by Brandon Barrows
Something was taken from Chris Zender while serving in Afghanistan and if he can't get it back, he'll get revenge.
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“Bridal Wreath” by Jill Hand
Robin was lonely for a long time. Then she met Richard, then Richard brought the flowers...
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“Cymbaline” by Alec Cizak
When Raven and Sparrow saw an opportunity, naturally, they took it. Wouldn't you?
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“Chasing 61” by Bruce Harris
The Babe set the record of sixty homeruns. Both Roger Maris and Frankie Z. aim to break it.
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“The Famous Last Words of Mickey Spillane”
(Article) by Mike McHone
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