“Then, I started talking about how I noticed that the family seemed distant like the dad was always out with some friends. You can totally see that “distance” after what happened to the dad. The officer left after that.”
“C’mon, that’s not it!” The acquaintance was expecting much more from the theorist.
“Before leaving though, he said something that really struck me. “This information is really helpful in solving such a brutal recent case.”
The acquaintance filled the theorist’s teacup with the kettle’s boiling water.
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Dirsh
Short StoryTwo "gossiping" acquaintances and a "detached" family revolves their life around a serial killer.
