Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #46: It’s Halloween. Scare us shitless in 30 words or more. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge.
Counting On It
"Why have you stopped?"
"Oh, I- there have been five murders in the past week alone. The serial killer's MO is still a mystery to police. I've spent far more time than I've wanted to in this morgue."
"Um, okay?"
"There have been five murders, Eddie."
"Yes, and?"
"Why are there only four bodies?"