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Murderous Intent

NARRATOR Infatuation, mysterious, Must possess A hello will be good, an offer Of a drink, And here comes the invite, Does it lead to a casual, or Lengthy good night HIM My furniture's sparse I have a desk and books, I hung clean tea towels on The kitchen hooks. I have a chair and a cat, Time to go forward No more chit chat. I have wine in the fridge And two glasses at the ready, Must remember To keep my hand steady, O forgot, also have a wife, Who I promised to be faithful to For the rest of my double life. But full steam ahead, Yes, still in my pocket I’ll put it back on after this evening’s affair I’m excited, I’ll avoid Her terrified stare. NARRATOR This sleazy professor Had succeeded in His dirty deeds Three times before, Would he succeed again, And leave another stain, A memento on his floor At his secret flat, By the front door. HER Wanted to pass her first Year at university, Noticed he was glib, Certainly, no novice, But would entice Him to promise. Too quickly did he offer An exemplary exam mark, She somehow felt Things were off track, Saw a murderous Glint In his eye, He was of slight build, She noticed his hand And the knife and rope, Dug her sharp nails In his neck, Alarmed and hurt He hesitated, she pushed Him and ran to the door, Tripped and moved a Carpet which hid blood stains, She put her hands to her ears To block out the screams, Pain and fears, In her mind, She would make sure they find, this evil man, I will destroy him, I can, Fled down a flight of stairs Into a busy street, Where she mingled With thousands of feet. NARRATOR Too late too late Bad guy, For this you will fry, And burn in hell, Where are the Other bodies, Now all you will Spill, and Have to tell.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 1/7/2022 5:24:00 PM
Jennifer: Hello there! This was a fascinating story. You ought to be working on a novel. You did an amazing job. Debra
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Date: 1/1/2022 4:23:00 PM
Intensely good read; powerful.
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Date: 12/20/2021 10:03:00 AM
WOW!!! What a story/write. You need to write books. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022.......................
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Date: 12/8/2021 2:34:00 PM
Wonderful storytelling Jennifer, and quite true to life, some of these predators can become complacent in their messed up ways, and it usually leads to one small slip, in this case she got away, and hopefully nails the attacker good, thank you so much for your visit earlier, cheers David
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Date: 12/8/2021 7:20:00 AM
well told from all angles, my friend
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Date: 12/6/2021 6:53:00 PM
Well, Jenn! 'Another day at the office,' I see. A murder here. A murder there. Pretty soon you're talking real blood. ~ Alfred Hitchock
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Date: 12/5/2021 4:38:00 PM
Great story telling, Jennifer mou! I remember having a crush on a college prof. Nothing came of it. At my daughters, she, being a great Rn to me. She’s at my house, visiting my cat now.i will be here for Christmas. Unable to walk safely right now happy holidays to all your family!
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Date: 12/5/2021 7:21:00 AM
Whoa!! What a tale and I believe that this happens not necessarily the killing but the affairs because the student/s want to get a decent grade, and this is very sad. I was captivated by this work and drawn in until the end. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 12/5/2021 7:19:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story, Jenn, nicely done my friend. Hugs, John
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Date: 12/5/2021 6:31:00 AM
JENN, o dear, too much like South Africa and GBV news. I am afraid I do not know what to call my gender for not just rape, but mutilation of bodies. This ended somewhat "in justice" when a girlfriend found body parts in her guy's fridge & called in the police. Well-done with your own minii-drama. Very GREEK, Euripides (If U -Ripedes, you ought ToMendese) Low on Airtime, Eirene
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Date: 12/5/2021 5:11:00 AM
A mini drama you wrote my friend with intriguing story. Splendid imagination and creativity, Jennifer.
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Date: 12/5/2021 2:04:00 AM
Great suspenseful story telling Jennifer, Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Date: 12/4/2021 6:50:00 PM
Such a gripping tale, a matchless oxymoron of dark and light... Silpika
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Date: 12/4/2021 3:29:00 PM
Hello Jennifer, wow! This kept me reading until the very end. I am also glad she gort away. Hugs. He will get caught. blessings my friend.
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Date: 12/4/2021 3:18:00 PM
This is a most riveting write my friend. Scary stuff! So glad she got away. Now they will catch him. Thanks for sharing this one. God Bless, JB
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Date: 12/4/2021 2:57:00 PM
ooh... She got away and now he will pay! You had me on the edge of my seat!
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