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Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Four

**A/N: Unrelated to this book, but just got back from the vet’s a bit ago and can confirm Roxie DOES NOT have the kidney failure her symptoms led us to fear she did. It’s nice to finally be able to breathe again** NOT EDITED “Where’d you put them?” Theodore asked the exact moment he steppedContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Four”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter One

NOT EDITED Sunday: December 5, 2021 “Daddy!” Miguel Pareja’s eyes shot open at the high-pitched squeal of his son’s voice. Before he could even push himself off the couch, the toddler sprinted into the room and jumped up with him. Miguel grunted, laying a hand on the back of the boy’s head as he buriedContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter One”

Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Three

NOT EDITED At his parents’ house, Theodore leaned back against the refrigerator, one hand wrapped loosely around his cane. His mother was still in the process of making food, and though she wouldn’t let him help, he still liked being in the kitchen. The warmth the oven put out always felt good on his hip,Continue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Three”

Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Two

NOT EDITED After Theodore and Vera left, Russell had gone home and gotten Theodore’s new aquatic friends ready for transport. Now, with the tank set up in Theodore’s bedroom, Russell and Gina–Theodore’s best friend–worked to move the fish back into their tank. “This is so damn nice of you, Russell. He loved the hell outContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Two”

S. Carved – Chapter Sixteen

NOT EDITED Chapter Sixteen Monday: February 11, 2008 Dallas awoke in the living room, his good arm hanging over the side of the rocking chair. Clearing his throat, he lifted his hand to rub at his eyes. Time? Little after four, Ed said. Why’d you wake me up? I didn’t. This one’s all you. SometimesContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Sixteen”

Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter One

THIS IS BOOK TWO IN THE BOOKS AND BADGES SERIES. If you have not read BOOKS AND BADGES, it is highly suggested that you stop now and read the previous book before continuing. NOT EDITED The light from the motion activated night light by the bedroom door cast soft shadows around the room. The littleContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter One”

Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Nine

NOT EDITED Theodore, dressed as close to Mario as he could get, walked alongside Russell and Vera on the sidewalk. While Vera held onto his free hand, occasionally skipping at his side, Russell seemed okay with brushing his fingers against Theodore’s every now and then. Since it made Theodore’s heart flutter every single time, heContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Nine”

Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Eight

NOT EDITED Russell stood several feet away from the car, arms crossed over his chest as he watched Ellie dust the inside of the car for prints. “What, uh, what do you think, El? Finding anything?” he asked. “Well, there are definitely fingerprints here on the steering wheel and on the dashboard. I’ll be ableContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Eight”

Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Seven

NOT EDITED Work had been far stranger than Theodore had been prepared for. He couldn’t help but be worried about Russell, no matter how hard he tried to think about anything else. On top of his worry for Russell, the fear of how much he cared about Russell sat heavy on his mind. He hadContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Forty-Seven”