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The phone jangled five times before Burt Norby stirred from his slumber and grabbed it. “Norby,” he growled. “Good morning Detective. Officer Penquist here.” Detective… Read More »St. Croix Noir Writing Challenge Winner: Tiger Tracks By Jim Guhl
An odd fascination with bones is what others might say about my father’s life obsession. I, on the other hand, know that to be a… Read More »St. Croix Noir Writing Challenge Winner: Skeletons in the Closet by Gabriella Houck