Category Archives: Backstories

I will never forget the first time I saw someone get murdered. To say it frightened me would be a false statement. It changed me. It all started when my cousin, Mike, showed me pictures of the women he tortured and raped. They were beautiful in their own way, bloodied and bruised with fear plasteredContinue reading “Night Stalker”

It’s my first summer after finishing my undergrad, so my friends and I made plans to spend a week in Florida. I couldn’t wait to feel the sand between my toes, ocean breeze in my hair, and my skin kissed by the sun! I’ve been waiting for this moment the whole semester. The trip wasContinue reading “Memorial Day Weekend”

All I had to do was turn in my final project before being able to walk that stage. I had fallen behind on a couple of my assignments, and my professor said if I could program my robot to drive by itself for 2 minutes and perform several tasks, I would still be able toContinue reading “Graduation”

The world changed quickly, or at least it seemed that way. We live in a world that has been given the green card to act in a hateful and violent way and get away with minimal or no consequences. My family was not immune to this hateful and violent behavior. Jahmal was a good person,Continue reading “A Mother’s Love”

Part 2 I never meant to kill him, but I couldn’t help it. There was too much emotion, too much rage for me to focus on what I was doing. I wanted them dead, and that is all that went through my head – those kids who stole everything from me. Bits and pieces cameContinue reading “Perfect”

Part 1 It’s the first day at a new school. A part of me is excited, but the other part knows the truth. It’s always the same story when I start at a new school. Most kids are excited because a new person is a nice change of pace to what they’re used to. InContinue reading “Perfect”

It was hot. You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but the pain was unbearable. She’s scared and angry, but not at me. I can’t blame her; I hate the guy for what he did to her. She deserves happiness, and if burning me makes her feel the joy she longs for, thenContinue reading “Up in Flames”

Another day, another death. That’s what you get when you work in a hospital. I’ve seen it all, gunshot victims, rape victims, people on life support, older people on their death beds. It’s pathetic seeing all these sick people all the time. That’s why I take care of them. Mrs. Abbott has been with usContinue reading “Angel of Death”

I’ve always loved big cats, ever since I was a little girl. Even though I’m allergic, there’s something about them that is so captivating, so mesmerizing. I was so happy I met Don when I did. My marriage with Jamie’s father was good, but toxic. He beat me and threatened to kill me too often.Continue reading “Carole Baskin”

“Marcus! What the fuck did you do?!” “What’s wrong, boss?? I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “You told the Williams Brothers we wouldn’t be able to deliver on their requests! Why the hell would you do something like that?!” “I’m sorry, boss; I didn’t want to lie to them. How are we supposed toContinue reading “Family First”