Silent witness
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Last published Wed, Sep 24, 2025
This is a work of fanfiction set in the world of Criminal Minds, following the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they hunt those who prey on the most vulnerable. At the heart of the story is Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss - sharp-witted, fiercely intelligent, and unflinching in the face of danger. She's known for her dry humor, her ability to read between the lines, and her willingness to put herself on the line for strangers and teammates alike.
The BAU's cases in these pages take them from stages lit by a killer's spotlight to quiet hospital rooms where trauma speaks louder than words. Each investigation tests the team's ability to profile the darkest of human impulses - stalking, domestic violence, calculated murder - and demands a balance of precision, patience, and compassion.
For Emily, these aren't just cases. She navigates each with the poise of a seasoned profiler, the empathy of someone who's known her own share of shadows, and the relentless determination to stand between victims and those who would harm them. But as the unit's work draws her deeper into the pain of others, Emily will also be forced to confront the weight of her own unspoken scars - and the cost of carrying them.
Disclaimer: Inspired by the TV series Criminal Minds. Original characters and universe belong to CBS; all plotlines, dialogue, and additional characters are my own creation. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
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