Daily Archives: January 22, 2013

The detectives stood over the body; Lt. Monroe kicked his toe in the dirt while his partner, the newest member of the department, struggled with emotion.

“Damn! I hate when it’s kids,” she said. “What the hell is wrong with people these days?”

“Jessie, take it easy. We’ll get the creep,” Monroe assured.

The M.E. bent over the body, checking for wounds and muttering; “Unknown victim. About twelve years old.” He flipped off the recorder and looked at the two detectives. “Look at this, detectives. Her face is caught in a soundless scream. The perp is scum, whoever he is.”
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Yes, I watch way too many crime shows on tv. Velvet Verbosity’s 100 word challenge this week is using the word SOUNDLESS. These are my 100. Where are yours?