***{The story below is to follow on from the prompt in author notes}***
Several theories abounded,
as to how Marsha Mason
came to her demise.
From an overdose of "fusion"
the latest drug of choice,
to poisoned lipstick
sent by a jilted ex-lover.
Potential suspects filled her ballroom
all guests of her charity benefit.
The truth, as the saying goes,
is stranger than fiction.
Colonel Henry Mason
was never proud of Marsha,
his only child,
even adopting Simon Tao
(an orphan from the Korean war),
now the family's gardener.
Marsha's affair with her female stylist,
was the final straw - and thus -
the reason the Colonel served her
with nightshade tainted wine.
Author notes
Who killed Marsha Mason? Help our own Lt. Sherry McSherry solve
the mystery-murder... Read the prompt below:
You are a police lieutenant with BCPD [Big City Police Dept.]
Its your job to investigate the mysterious death of Marsha Mason
a widely renowned local socialite. She's been discovered
dead in her bedroom by one of the guests attending one of her
famous parties; a Dr. Albert Tinsley. There are no apparent signs
of trauma, but dead she is! This is the most difficult task you've had
in a long time, but solve it you must.
The only problem is---you must do it in 100 words or less! Brazos
My word count - 100 exactly. Hope you enjoy.
In a list
A contest entry
- Tell Brazos & Novy Who Dun It? Get Your Creative Juices Flowing..... by ennovy.
2550 points, ended March 15, 2008, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Detailed critique welcome
Comments
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The Wine List
Yes, you have to watch out for that night shade tainted wine, especially when you have resentful father!
Good luck in the contest, and thanks for entering!
Brazos -
Beautiful take on the theme, in 100 words. Wow so her father is the suspect.....thank you for entering.....Novy & Brazos
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