Short Stories: Murder Mayhem & Romance

By Catherine Grace

An anthology of short stories, including Murder, Mayhem & Romance. What is served at the BBQ? What are Twin Glasses? What is so unusual about the Lady Jane? What will make your Heartbeat? What is the truth behind He & She? And is there Hope? These and many other questions will be answered in short, sharp, and witty short stories.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jasami Publishing Ltd.
• Release date: Oct 13, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463142240

Book preview

Short Stories

Mayhem, Murder, & Romance

Catherine Grace

Mayhem, Murder, & Romance

Catherine Grace

Jasami Publishing Ltd will donate 100% of the profits from this book to charity.

Copyright 2019 Catherine Grace

All stories are original, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

All Rights Reserved

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the prior permission in writing from the author, except for brief quotations used for promotion or in reviews.

Smashwords License

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

About the Author

Catherine Grace was a journalist, wrote computer tutorials, and worked international corporate events, her creative outlet was always writing stories. This is the first in a series of short stories out for publication. The reason she selected Jasami Publishing Ltd to assist with her first publication is that it aligned with her personal ethos, to give back to the community. Catherine lives in Scotland.

100% of the profits from this book will benefit a local cancer charity.

To sign up for news of future publications or obtain information about assistance with publishing your own book, click the link below.

www.jasamipublishingltd.com

Acknowledgements

I must acknowledge the professor who long ago said I should publish my stories, and friends throughout the years who have encouraged this idea and enjoyed my little writings. Most notably Russell, Paula, Lesley, and Ian who have all been active participants in supporting me throughout this process.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my Mum and Dad

I miss you both every day.

Contents

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Lost / A Story of Language

The BBQ

The Lady Jane

The Last Sandcastle

She and He

Midnight

Sunset

Story of Hope

Hot Chocolate

Day at the Beach

Heartbeat

Memories

Mesmerised

Twin Glasses

The Inheritance

Tudor Times

Day of Changes

Skint Knee

Le Chat Noir

Murder at the Seaside

First Moment of Love

The Coffin Train

Window on the World

Reflections of a Snowflake

Becca and Jasmine

The Coin

Lost

Language is a thing of beauty…the meaning of a word can express so much in so many different ways - for instance, the word Lost.

I’ve lost 10 pounds - great celebration!

I got lost today - begs the question physically, mentally, or emotionally.

I’ve lost my gloves, an umbrella, a book, my job - all things that can be replaced.

I’ve lost my parents, my sister, my brother, my child - all loved ones are irreplaceable.

I’ve lost my way - again physical, mental, or emotional?

Some items are not really lost - they are either hiding or just not with us at the moment

We can always find gloves or a job, and we never go looking to replace the 10 pounds we lost…

So don’t spend time looking for something that may not return - just embrace and accept and deal with the new!

I make this observation only because I have no idea how to find the 2 I lost - going from 5’7 to 5’5" - and if you happen to find them somewhere no worries - I’m happy?

I kinda like being a bit shorter :)…

and by the way…when someone says get lost - lose them and go have an Adventure!

Or maybe for just a little while you will get Lost in these stories.

Catherine Grace

The BBQ

Cassandra surveyed the dead body at her feet.

This is definitely a problem, she thought, no one will believe it was an accident.

While the first shot might have been the following four were decidedly not. She viewed the face that now reflected none of the cruelty he had subjected her to and nudged the muscular arm that had left so many bruises, to ensure her husband was truly and unquestionably dead then proceeded to consider her options. Calling the police was out of the question, they would tote her off to jail in a heartbeat, and yet not calling them presented the issue of explaining his absence.

Cassandra turned and strolling into the kitchen stopped at the dilapidated fridge to pull out a bottle of white wine, she poured a large glass and as she sipped at it an idea began to formulate in her mind, which she first rejected then reconsidered and finally decided.

Fifteen minutes later through sheer will, her diminutive figure dragged his body to the area where he usually dressed his illegal kills of venison and other miscellaneous meats, it was perfect since it was already covered in a bloody mess and she smiled at the irony.

Cassie this pork is delicious raved Lucinda at the BBQ the following day.

Yep agreed Harry, helping himself to another huge portion of the delectable meat.

I only cooked it Richard provided the meat himself, Cassandra replied trying not to wince at the abbreviated use of her name and inwardly smiling at his meat provision.

Unusual he’s missing his own party. Where is he by the way? asked John as he helped himself to another of the pork burgers.

Cassandra had considered this carefully all night, and so replied. "It couldn't be helped, Sonora County police showed up and said he had to