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?â€
“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.â€
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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?