She woke up with a start. It was the same dream once again.
She stands alone on the banks of a river. The water has a reddish tinge, not blue. A red moon rides on the humps of the low river hills. The dark figure with multiple limbs is fast approaching her. A human turning into an octopus perhaps, like those werewolf movies she had seen ….
She jumps in the water to escape him, and the water turns a deeper red.
The dream ends at this point. What is it that happens beneath the surface of water?
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Inspector Ruhi is in the news for arresting a serial killer. Her smile beams on national TV channels, as she accepts the bravery award.
The octopus suit he used to wear is found on the beach. The name of his last victim is Ruhi, rumour mills say.
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Lots of action going on in your story. I wonder if she dreamed who the killer was before solving the crime?
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And what did the killer do after that? 🙂
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Riveting writing that leaves us lost in mystery!
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Thank you, Beverly!
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What is it that happens??????? Wow! You’ve drawn me in….I’m so glad it’s just a dream….but I want to know!!!
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Will let you know 🙂
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Beware of recurring dreams… There’s more to this story – I’d like to read.
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Thank you, Debi! Hope I can build up a sequel.
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Wow, what an excellent story. I love this and the ending is very mysterious.
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thank you, Lucy!
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