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Christopher D. Ochs Originally published first published in Write Here, Write Now anthology by Greater Lehigh Valley Publishing Group Kurt wasn’t sure of what he wanted more–to kill the bride, the groom or himself. He stood at the reception bar, spending equal time mooning over the bride, scowling at the groom, and grimacing at his…
Peter J Barbour “Joey, I thought you liked fishing. What’s the problem?” Nick fidgeted. His patience had worn thin. I enjoyed fishing, I still do. Growing up, I liked to fish with Nick, not just for the fishing, but also for adventure. “I heard about this place . . . ” Always a story about a hidden, secret location, that only a select few were privy to. . . . “with the biggest bass you’ve ever seen.” That was his bait for me, and…
Carol L. Wright Originally published in the Malice Domestic 15: Murder Most Theatrical (2020) “You know, I really never could stand the woman,” she said, fumbling to pull a cigarette out of the pack I’d brought her and lighting up. “It’s been that way since college. Me versus Ivy Mason, as she was known then. She only…