avatarMr.M (Muthu Raja)

Summary

A detective uncovers a young girl's eerie Polaroid collection of men who were killed by their wives, including a photo of himself, on his wedding day.

Abstract

On his wedding day, a detective is called to a homicide scene where a renowned businessman has been killed by his wife, who claims self-defense against her abusive and unfaithful husband. The detective's attention is drawn to the victim's daughter, who possesses a chilling collection of Polaroid pictures featuring men who have been murdered by their wives. The discovery takes a personal turn when he finds his own picture among the collection.

Opinions

  • The narrative suggests a dark and mysterious atmosphere surrounding the girl's collection and the implications of the detective finding his own picture.
  • The story implies a cycle of violence and retribution, with the girl's collection symbolizing a form of vigilante justice against abusive men.
  • The detective's reaction to the collection, with his heart pounding, indicates a sense of dread and personal involvement in the case, hinting at a deeper connection to the events unfolding.

Microfiction — 100 Word Short Story

A Girl’s Mysterious Collection

She Collects People’s Pictures; Strange Incidents Occur In Their Life

Photo by Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash

A homicide was the last thing he expected on his wedding day. A detective’s job is exhausting. He apologized to the bride.

The victim is a renowned businessman killed by his wife. Her statement was self-defense. He was a child abuser with infidelity issues. The detective was curious about the victim’s daughter. Her eyes visible through the long hair which covered her front body, while a Polaroid camera hung around her neck.

Her collection displayed pictures of all the men who killed by their wives. His heart pounded when he saw his picture at the end of the collection.

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