This is my submission for ONC 2024 and my first attempt at writing an original story. Any critical feedback is welcome!
Main Prompt: In a world where humans and magical creatures coexist, a detective must solve a murder case that threatens to plunge the two communities into war.
Secondary Prompt: The town's witch has gone missing and no one is looking for her but her two familiars - a crow and a black cat, plus the teen boy who has always been scared of her.
This story belongs to the Mystery/Thriller genre and will be written in British English.
Disclaimer: There will depictions of violence, death, drug use, and discrimination. Please be advised.
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The Carrion's Craft
Mystery / ThrillerPrivate Investigator, Fethis Iriuin always had a normal life, well, as normal as they came before a human boy broke into his office and led him into a mystery beyond his depth. But when one leads, others shall follow, and so with his left foot first...