Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Ten

NOT EDITED Landon locked the door as soon as Miguel pulled it shut. He leaned back against it, closing his eyes as he tried to stop his heart from bursting. Investigating the likelihood of Eliseo’s mother creating a psychic with Miguel was not his best laid plan, that was for damn sure. Christ, he hadContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Ten”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Nine

NOT EDITED Miguel hadn’t been able to sleep. He had needed to know Eliseo was safe throughout the night, and he couldn’t exactly do that while sleeping. Instead, he had sat beside his son’s bed, his back to the wall, his eyes on the door. He had checked the locks on Eliseo’s bedroom windows anContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Nine”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Eight

NOT EDITED Monday: December 6, 2021 Landon pulled into his driveway, letting out a harsh breath as he shut off the car. After dropping off Miguel and Eliseo, he had driven around for a while longer in hopes of… what, exactly? Landon wasn’t even sure. Eliseo had always liked driving around in cars. It hadContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Eight”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Seven

NOT EDITED “I don’t want to tell him,” Landon whispered. “You’re the professional! You tell him.” “You know him better than I do. Would you rather be told by a stranger or someone you knew?” Nora asked. “I’m his babysitter.” “Yes, the babysitter he thinks is attractive. The babysitter he takes comfort in. The babysitterContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Seven”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Six

A/N: If you read this book before today (April 9th, 2021), I’d suggest going back and re-reading for the full character stories! I’ve added scenes and descriptions in the first five chapters to solidify this as a romance, which is far more fun for me to write and has a much better chance of meContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Six”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Five

NOT EDITED After informing Eddie’s parents about his death, Miguel had stayed in his cruiser in the parking lot for nearly an hour to cry, gain control of himself, and cry. Informing the family of a homicide was never easy, but tacking on that the victim was a three-year-old, that Miguel knew him and hisContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Five”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Four

NOT EDITED Miguel took a sip of his coffee before pushing open the door to the interrogation room. The man seated at the steel table lifted his head. “Morning, sir,” Miguel greeted. “Morning,” the man said quietly. “I-I can’t believe what happened at my shop.” “I can imagine. It’s hard to think about a homicideContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Four”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Three

A/N: Just finished this chapter this morning, so here’s a slightly belated chapter three!** NOT EDITED After collecting himself from the sheer panic that had coursed through his veins at the very idea that his doors and windows were unlocked, Miguel bought himself a coffee and headed to the bar across the street from theContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Three”

Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Two

NOT EDITED “Psst.” Landon Clark cracked open an eye, turning his head just enough to scan the half-darkness of his bedroom. He was still mostly asleep, but he was certain he had heard a voice. “You can either tell me who you are and what you want help with, or you can wait until IContinue reading “Christmas Cannibal – Chapter Two”

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”