Locked In The Dark
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Complete Wed, Nov 15, 20175m
Someone has to put a stop to these brutal murders.
And that someone is Detective Jay Moore.
The killer has trapped Moore, in a situation that seems almost impossible to get out of. Not willing to give up, Detective Moore decides to keep his wits and use his strong sense of survival to escape.
He ultimately decides to do what needs to be done in order to serve justice on those who have been wronged.
Even if it means being afraid of the dark.
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Writing Contest: "A Room With No View"
Word Count: 994
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