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Write a story about a valuable object that goes missing.

Posted in Mystery on May 21, 2021

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“Stop at Guadalajara” by Clifford Gibson

Submitted to Contest #37

I had that pocket watch with me all the way from Guatemala City, over to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, down to Antigua, and up the dirt roads through the jungles to Lake Flores, hitchhiking with the Gonzalez sisters all the way. The watch was gold—well, gold-filled, whatever that means, and it looked like it was worth some money. All through Guatemala, the men who picked us up suggested, only half-jokingly that I let them have the watch and it was clear as they looked at the girls, it wasn’t only the watch they were interested in. Elicia under...

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“Lost in the Dark” by Kat Rush

Submitted to Contest #37

I walk down the hall, following the loud rummaging. My mind races, predicting something dangerous will happen. I see one door cracked open, with a dim and warm light shining through. I slowly peek into the room and see a tall figure frantically looking all around the room, digging through every box and pile.  “Where is it?” A rough and deep voice shouts. The voice seems almost familiar. He slams his fist on the table, knocking a few objects down. The loud noise makes me jump. He whips his head around and locks eyes with me. I can almost...

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“Losing my ID card ” by Joanna Abigail

Submitted to Contest #37

One Saturday afternoon, as I was living home to meet my friends in a nearby cafe’, I had run an errand before meeting with my friends. Soon after running an errand, I drove my car to the cafe where I was suppose to meet up with my friends. While I was getting out of my car, my purse accidentally fall out of my pocket. As I was checking my pocket, to my surprise I found a big whole in my pocket. I picked up my wallet and entered the cafe where my friends are waiting for me. My biggest mistake was that I did not check the purse at once wh...

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“The Enchanted Violin” by Emmi De

Submitted to Contest #37

Creak! Creak! Creak! With every step Lia took, the creaking would get louder and louder until finally, she stopped at the bottom of the old wooden stairs and opened the door to the small storage room. She turned on the light and waited patiently until it stopped flickering. Grunting, she lifted up the last cardboard box out of the cramped area. She tilted her head and caused lines to form between her eyebrows. She lay the box down gently trying not to break the contents inside. She wiped the droplets of perspiration ...

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“Notebook, Missing” by Hage Paul

Submitted to Contest #37

The office was on the second floor, so he ascended the stairs as the elevator was non-operational. Once in his office he opened his notebook and wrote down his list of tasks for today. The important one was to submit documents to the Attorney General’s Office to approve destruction of expired documents. He looked around at his office to find the stack of documents that needed the General’s signature. He carefully reviewed that it had all the right signatures before it can be submitted. It was ready for submission.While writing all of this do...

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“The brown box ” by Nqobile Ngcobo

Submitted to Contest #37

Well I must say, in life sometimes, you don't need to look for trouble because trouble have a way of finding you. There I was, standing under the shade of the tree; waiting for my brother to pick me up from school. It was getting late and I kept on checking my watch, asking myself where on earth could he be. Still irritated and mumbling about how unfortunate it was, not have my own car; as if I had already own a driver's licence! I saw a boy who was running like he was being chased by wild dogs, he saw me and stopped. I could see he was tryi...

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“The Heist” by Charity Kountz

Submitted to Contest #37

Elise Forester opened the door and a cheery chime filled the air. Wall-to-wall clear glass cases full of sparkling jewelry jammed the store's interior. A slender older man with silver hair, dressed in a dapper black suit approached and held out his hand. "You must be the detective." Elise shook the proffered hand, trying not to cringe at the man's clammy grip. "That's right. I understand there's a ring missing?" "Yes, I'm the owner, Jim Tosh. One of our sales staff met with a gentleman who asked to see our engagement rings. Sabine, can you...

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“No Joy” by Tedi Carey

Submitted to Contest #37

Well...it finally happened! My most prized possession has gone missing and I don’t know how I shall cope without it! I noticed its absence about five minutes ago and the furtive search for it has yielded nothing. Zip. Na-da. I know for a fact that I left it sitting on the kitchen counter between the microwave and the kitchen sink. It couldn’t have fallen down the drain because it is too large. It has great sentimental value to me because my dead mother gave it to me just a day before the car accident took her life. It is just a trinket, real...

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“Angel's Camp ” by Mililani Manaoat

Submitted to Contest #37

It wasn’t the heat that was the worst of it. Hundred-degree weather in what was supposed to be a breezy week-long camping trip. At the grounds called Angel’s Camp, the Cole family of four decided to stick their trip out to the end. Thank God we have our boat. Stated Roy the father of the group. He stated this after having to get ice at the general store for the third time that day. It was impossible to keep anything frozen at that point. His family consisted of two daughters and a loving wife Monica. They were joining another family, t...

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“Lost Stone, Found Self” by Alyse M

Submitted to Contest #37

Something was wrong. Like a scale with half a gram too many herbs on one side, I sensed a subtle imbalance. I couldn’t explain how; it was a skill the universe bestowed upon me and through years of study and intense meditation, I sharpened.  I heard Vera padding along the hallway. I adopted her at the same time I moved into my apartment building. She’s a beautiful jet black cat who was abandoned on the side of a road. Three years ago, to the day, I was on my way to view this place when something inclined me to pull over. Sure enough, on...

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“THE INESTIMABLE TROPHY” by Richie Sam

Submitted to Contest #37

THE INESTIMABLE TROPHY (short story)Inside the boardroom, every employee was seated on his seat. No one else apart from the boss was talking. Everyone but the boss was deadly silent. At least no one dared pronounce a word. Who would have agreed to take that risk? The boss, Mr Jefferson, though he rarely gets hungry, when he does no one can stand his wrath. He was now fuming with fury. “I am asking again, how can a trophy disappear from the office and no one has an idea of what happened? How can it happen that the security division has not ma...

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“The Premium Kind” by C. Weisbecker

Submitted to Contest #37

            Leo’s cell phone thumped like the downpour of rain. He ignored it, but Elsa didn’t. “Aren’t you going to answer it?”           “Nope.” He shoved the phone into his pocket. “It’s nobody important. Just Heather.”            Her heavy eyelashes fluttered. “Who’s Heather?”           Leo hedged a bit, wishing he h...

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“The Hidden Clue” by Oracle Ferguson

Submitted to Contest #37

Harriet was sitting on the wooden chair and reading the article about the recent progress with the missing necklace, when a knock on the door started her."Harriet Dickens?" asked a young woman, entering the office.Harriet nodded and bade the woman to sit in the chair before her. Her face looked familiar and Harriet strained her memory to recollect where she had seen her."I am—”"Mrs. Linton," completed Harriet before she could introduce herself. "Of course, I remember seeing you last year at your house. What brought you to my office?""Please,...

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“The Peaceful Part of My Life” by Jherico Casabay

Submitted to Contest #37

I remember my very first stuffed animal as a little baby. It was this huge stuffed teddy bear. This teddy bear was so big, it consumed my entire baby body when it laid on me. It was white and clean... and soft that with every touch, you were calm and at peace. Everyday as a baby, I carried this big bear everywhere I went. It was my best friend. Even on the days I would cry over a little stubbed toe, the teddy bear kept me strong. As I grew, well, as expected, the teddy bear began to shrink because I was getting bigger. There would be days in...

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“Taken” by JoeMarlie Pinard

Submitted to Contest #37

"Aurora Johnson, you have until the next full moon to prove your innocence. If by then you fail to convince the council of your innocence, you will be sentenced to death-" Here I was trying to wrap my head around what just happened; I could still feel the glares piercing through my back, but it was nothing compared to the pang I felt in my heart remembering the look of disappointment on Nana's face. I am innocent. I know I am, but deep down I could not help but feel guilty. I must prove my innocence, and I know just the right person to help ...

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