Short Crime Stories.

The photographer.

Niki was a talented photographer who had recently opened her own studio. She had always been fascinated by the magic of developing photos in a dark room, where she could watch as images appeared on blank paper like magic.

But one night, Niki's world came crashing down, when she arrived at the studio to find that the door, had been forced open. Inside, the dark room was in chaos, chemicals and paper scattered everywhere. Her beloved enlarger had been smashed and a stack of prints had been strewn across the floor.

Niki's heart sank, as she realized that all of her equipment and supplies had been stolen. She had put everything she had into this studio and now it was all gone. She called the police and reported the theft, but as the days went by, there was no sign of her equipment.

Determined to get justice, Niki took matters into her own hands. She searched different online sites, hoping to find her equipment for sale. After a few weeks, her research end up being fruitful, she discovered a suspiciously similar enlarger and decided to set up a meeting with the seller.

As soon as she saw the equipment, Niki knew that it was hers. She confronted the seller, who tried to deny any wrongdoing, but Niki had evidence to prove her ownership. The seller quickly cracked and revealed that he had been hired by a rival photographer, to steal her equipment.

Niki was shocked but relieved that she finally had an answer. She contacted the police and the thief was caught and brought to justice. Niki's equipment was returned to her and she felt a renewed sense of determination to protect her business and passion.

From that day forward, Niki installed a new security system and she always made sure to keep a close eye on her equipment. She never forgot the violation she had experienced but felt grateful for the opportunity to make things right.

As she developed new photos in her darkroom, Niki thought about the importance of trust and vigilance in a world where even the most creative and artistic spaces can fall victim to crime.