Shadows At Haven Harbor by Lila Everett

Author:Lila Everett [Everett, Lila]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8 – Silhouettes

As the week wore on, the local radio stations seemed to be in a frenzy over the death of the victim. Everywhere Marcus turned, people were discussing the tragedy, sharing their opinions and theories on what had happened. While he understood the desire to honor the memory of the victim and shed light on her good deeds, Marcus couldn't help but feel a sense of discomfort at the spectacle unfolding before him.

He despised the way some individuals seemed to be using the situation as an opportunity to garner attention for themselves, turning the victim's death into a platform for their own grievances. It irked him to no end to see people trying to make themselves out to be victims, wailing and lamenting on the radio stations as if they were the ones who had suffered the loss.

Marcus admired the efforts of the locals to bring attention to the victim's positive contributions to the community, but he couldn't shake the feeling that some were exploiting the tragedy for their own selfish purposes. To him, it felt like an unnecessary and distasteful display of drama, detracting from the real issues at hand.

“What am I missing?” Marcus leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the evidence board looming before him. The radio station droned on in the background, playing some tune by a band he couldn't quite place. The pressure from the higher-ups to solve the case was mounting, especially considering Evelyn's prominent status in society.

Seated at his cluttered desk in the dimly lit confines of his office, Marcus stared at the array of papers scattered before him, each one a fragment of the puzzle he was desperately trying to solve. The image of Evelyn lying lifeless on the marble floor of Chambers Manor lingered in his mind, haunting him with its unanswered questions.

"What am I missing?" he muttered aloud, frustration lacing his voice as he ran a hand through his tousled hair. The memories of the crime scene swirled in his mind, from the elegant yet eerie setting of the grand staircase to the chilling sight of Evelyn's lifeless form.

Marcus's gaze drifted to the corkboard hanging on the wall opposite his desk, adorned with photographs and notes detailing the various aspects of the investigation. He traced his finger over the image of the fake ruby necklace found clutched in Evelyn's hand, his brow furrowing in deep concentration.

He replayed the events of that fateful day in his mind, searching for any overlooked details or connections that could lead him to the truth. The lack of struggle on the staircase, the absence of fingerprints on the necklace—all of it seemed to taunt him, teasing him with its elusiveness.

Marcus racked his brain for answers, and a sense of unease settled over him. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something crucial he was overlooking, a piece of the puzzle that remained just out of reach. Despite his tireless efforts, the truth seemed to slip further from his grasp with each passing moment.

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