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Seeds of Doubt
Author: Aniovoh
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The bar was dimly lit, the air thick with the smell of stale beer and cigarette smoke. Jake sat across from Hunter, nursing his drink while listening attentively to Hunter’s ramblings. Hunter's words were slurred, and his eyes were bloodshot from a combination of alcohol and pent-up emotions.

“You know, Jake,” Hunter began, his voice wavering, “sometimes I wonder how things got so messed up. My ex in-laws... they were a piece of work. Always meddling, always judging. But Ava... she was the worst of them all.”

Jake nodded, his expression sympathetic. He had only known Hunter for a short while, and though he had never met Ava or her family, he had heard enough stories to form a clear picture.

“Tell me about it,” Jake said, leaning in slightly.

Hunter took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. “It’s not just one time. It was everything. They controlled every aspect of our lives. Her parents would criticize me for the smallest things, like the way I dressed or the job I couldn't se
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  • THE INVESTIGATION DEEPENS

    Hunter arrived at the coffee shop on 5th Street early, eager to discuss the case with Ryan. As he waited, he sipped on a cup of black coffee, his eyes scanning the crowded café. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and the soft hum of conversations provided a soothing background noise.Ryan walked in a few minutes later, his tall frame and rugged features drawing attention from the other patrons. He spotted Hunter and made his way over, his expression serious "What've you got?" Hunter asked, as Ryan slid into the chair across from him. Ryan pulled out a small notebook and flipped through the pages. "I've been digging into Ava's past, and I found some interesting connections." Hunter leaned forward, his eyes locked on Ryan's. "What kind of connections?" Ryan hesitated before answering. "It seems Ava has ties to a local crime lord, Victor Martinez." Hunter's eyes widened. "Victor Martinez? Isn't he the one who's been linked to several high-profile kidnappings?" Rya

  • The Investigation Begins

    It's been a few days since her disappearance, Hunter's eyes scanned the empty streets, his mind racing with thoughts of Amelia. It had been two days since her disappearance, and the police seemed no closer to finding her. He couldn't shake the feeling that time was running out. As he walked into the police station, he spotted Detective Jameson, a middle-aged man with a worn expression. "Any news, Detective?" Hunter asked, trying to keep his tone normal Jameson shook his head. "I'm afraid not, Mr. Lee. We're still reviewing the security footage and interviewing witnesses, but so far, no solid lead on the kidnap Hunter's frustration simmered just below the surface. "What about Ava? Have you questioned her?" The detective's expression turned cautious. "We've spoken to Ms. Paige, but she has an alibi for the time of the kidnapping. We're still investigating, but it's possible she's telling the truth." Hunter's gut told him otherwise. He knew Ava's manipulative nature, and he wo

  • Closer To You

    Hunter paced his office, his brow furrowed and his phone clutched tightly in his hand. The soft glow of the desk lamp barely illuminated the room, casting long shadows on the walls. It had been two days since Amelia went missing, and every passing second felt like a heavy weight pressing down on him. Ethan leaned against the desk, his face a mirror of Hunter’s frustration. “I don’t understand,” he said, running a hand through his hair. “She wouldn’t just vanish like this. Amelia’s not impulsive.” Hunter stopped pacing, his dark eyes narrowing. “I know,” he replied sharply. “She’s always punctual. Always responsible. This isn’t like her.” “Have you heard from the police?” Ethan asked, his voice low but urgent. Hunter shook his head. “They’re working on it. But we’re not exactly their top priority. Missing persons cases take time—time we don’t have.” Ethan crossed his arms, his jaw tightening. “She’s my cousin, Mr. Lee. I can’t let anything happen to her. I’m not even sure how to ca

  • Apprehension

    From the moment Hunter stepped into the company’s building, he felt that something was off. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary though, so he couldn’t understand why he was feeling this way. He made his way into his office, still trying to understand what was making him feel that way. Maybe it was the fact that he was yet to have his daily dose of caffeine or something.As he settled into his office chair and switched on his laptop to check his unread emails, his mind drifted off to the phone call with his parents the night before. As expected, his Dad was only getting better day by day. There was a certain glow to him and he was even thinking of starting physiotherapy. His mom was so happy when she was sharing about Michael’s progress with James and Hunter, you could literally feel the happiness in her voice as she and Michael took turns recalling several moments since they left for Michael’s treatment. Honestly, Hunter was glad that his father was getting better. That just mea

  • Why Me?

    Amelia blinked, her eyes adjusting to the dim light as a figure stepped into the room. Her heart raced as she squinted, trying to make out the man’s face. She had already conjured the worst case scenario- that her ex had finally found her and was about to torture her. The man moved closer, and the faint glow from a small window high on the wall illuminated his features. She didn’t recognise him. Panic surged through her chest as the realization hit her: this wasn’t Steven, her obsessive ex. This man was a stranger. A sharp jolt of fear shook her out of her confused state. Who was this man? Why was she here? “Let me go!” Amelia’s voice cracked with desperation as she resumed struggling against her bindings. The ropes bit into her skin, tight and unforgiving. “Why am I here? What do you want from me?” The man stood in front of her, his expression neutral but slightly annoyed. He sighed loudly and then, with an exasperated tone, said, “Shut up, will you? I’m just doing my job.”

  • Kidnapped

    Ava sat in her spacious living room, her manicured fingers tapping impatiently against the armrest of her leather couch. She had expected chaos, a storm of judgment and pressure directed at Hunter, but what had followed was far from her plan. The media frenzy she had so carefully orchestrated had fallen apart within days. Articles had been mysteriously pulled, and apologies issued publicly. The buzz around Hunter’s alleged mistreatment of her was gone—replaced by whispers of her dishonesty. Her phone buzzed, and she stared at it with cold eyes. It was another message from her mother, full of concern and confusion. Her family was worried, asking why the media had retracted their story, why suddenly everyone was siding with Hunter. Ava tossed the phone onto the couch in frustration. She felt trapped—this wasn’t how things were supposed to go. She wanted Hunter to come running to her, desperate to fix things, willing to give in to her demands. But instead, it seemed like everything was

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