Murder, by Sandra James

28/8/2020

“It’s murder!” said Detective Sergeant Smithers.

“But the clues don’t add up.” Constable Andrews shook his head.

“Go back to your desk and look at them again, son. I’ve been at this a lot longer than you and I think you’ll find I’m right.”

Fifteen minutes later a contrite Constable Andrews knocked on his Sergeant’s door. “You were right, Sarg! I had the answer for three down all wrong. ‘Murder’ fits in perfectly now.”

Detective Sergeant Smithers grinned. “Cryptic crosswords are tricky, lad, but you’ll get the hang of it.”

Gordon Lawrie

28/8/2020 04:08:47 pm

Hahaha! There's just something about this that makes me laugh out loud, Sandra. Well done.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:11:25 am

Thanks Gordon! One of my high school teachers showed me the basics of cryptic crosswords many moons ago. He's probably not with us now but I'm sure he's 'up there' somewhere having a laugh, too :)

Mary Wallace

28/8/2020 04:14:20 pm

Good one Sandra. You had me from the first line.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:12:31 am

Thanks Mary, the story came out better than most of the cryptic crosswords I attempt!

Jim link

28/8/2020 04:32:55 pm

A morning smile! Nice one Sandra!
Jim

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:13:21 am

Thanks Jim! We need a good smile to start the day, especially at the moment :)

Marjan sierhuis

28/8/2020 04:36:01 pm

Delightful, Sandra.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:14:01 am

Thanks Marjan :) I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had fun writing it!

Pamela Kennedy

28/8/2020 05:26:12 pm

Made me giggle...a fun read, Sandra.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:15:05 am

Thanks Pamela - our giggles have been a bit suppressed since Covid so glad I could share one :)

Doug

28/8/2020 07:19:20 pm

Great job Sandra. You got me good. Thanks for the laugh.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:18:00 am

Thanks Doug! Glad it's given so many a smile or a laugh. I know I'll think of it every time I get stuck on a crossword clue :)

Sue Clayton

29/8/2020 03:58:02 am

Loved it, Sandra. Very clever twist.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:18:54 am

Thanks Sue - I love an unexpected twist :)

Al Watt

29/8/2020 12:30:22 pm

you led me down a path to an unexpected place well done.

Sandra James

30/8/2020 12:21:12 am

Thanks Al - glad you enjoyed a nice little stroll :)

Tina E Anton

30/8/2020 08:12:21 pm

That made me genuinely smile. Been a hard week for smiles. I've needed to drudge them up with a trawler, but this story made it easy. 🤗❤️

Sandra James

31/8/2020 02:26:28 am

Yes Tina, a tough time for smiles, I fear they're in danger of becoming extinct and not just because we're all masked up 😷 I do love that expression 'drudge them up with a trawler' though! I feel very honoured to have delivered a few smiles and chuckles this week.
Thanks a lot for your feedback 💛🌼

Collin McFadyen

31/8/2020 09:56:49 pm

Ha Ha! What a perfect moment for a laugh! I'd just set aside the New York Times crossword for a little reading break and there was your story. Here's to both great writing and good timing!

Sandra James

1/9/2020 01:40:44 am

Thank you, Colin! It's so good to know you and others across the other side of the world (I'm in Victoria, Australia) had a much needed laugh at my little story! It inspires me to work on some more laughs for next week - we certainly need them :) Thanks again!

Jane Reid

2/9/2020 09:48:08 pm

So glad to see some stories wit ha lighter touch this week.For a while there, the overall tone had grown depressingly solemn. No one is going to solve the problems of the world in 100 words -- might as well have fun here.

Sandra James

2/9/2020 10:19:01 pm

Thanks Jane! And, I agree...we do need to look for the lighter side and some positives to help us through. Being gloomy and complaining only makes it seem worse and drag on longer :) Thanks again!

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