A/N: Happy belated Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t read up through the ending up book five of the Bo Austen series (The White Rose Butcher), it’s suggested you skip this for now to avoid spoilers. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the very first Bensen Valentine’s Day 🙂 NOT EDITED Tuesday: February 14, 2023 The moonlightContinue reading “A Bensen Short – First Valentine’s Day”
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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”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Ten
NOT EDITED Russell awoke to the vibration of his watch. The nights he spent with Theodore, he muted the loud beeping. On the off chance the man was still asleep, Russell wanted him to stay that way for as long as possible. That morning, unsurprisingly, the other side of Theodore’s bed was empty. Russell letContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Ten”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Nine
NOT EDITED Just as he and Vera finished setting the table, Theodore heard Russell’s car pull into the drive. He smiled down at his daughter. “Do you wanna go let Russell in?” “Yep! Make sure it’s him before I open the door?” Vera asked. Theodore nodded. “Always double-check.” “Okay. Back in a second, Daddy.” ItContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Nine”
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”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Eight
NOT EDITED Russell woke up as Theodore slid out from under his arm and sat up in bed, legs hanging over the side of the mattress. Russell cleared his throat, scrubbing a hand over his face. “Morning.” “Good morning.” Theodore’s voice was still quiet, but he sounded better than he had the night before. RussellContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Eight”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Seven
NOT EDITED Theodore had still felt shaky and unsteady after his first shower. He’d still felt Shane’s hands on him after his second shower. He’d still cried during his third shower. Shower number four, however, had been… okay. He had been out of tears to cry, and his skin felt so raw that he wouldn’tContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Seven”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Six
NOT EDITED “Steele.” Russell lifted his head as he shrugged on his coat. “Hey, Loo.” His lieutenant nodded. “I have a genuine question for you, and I want you to answer it truthfully. We’ll test out your answer for a bit and reassess afterward.” “Okay?” “If you have the option to work by yourself orContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Six”
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”
Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Five
NOT EDITED Theodore awoke to an empty bed. He rolled onto his back and sat up with a yawn. In the bathroom, he could hear the shower running. “Monday,” he whispered. Of course. Russell had to go back to work. Theodore had time off until Wednesday morning, something he had planned ahead of time soContinue reading “Hashtags & Homicide – Chapter Five”
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