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Critical Error
A developing short story Critical Error follows Eilea, who faces a growing campaign of fear, terror, and intimidation soon escalates to include her family, What had begun as postcards and letters quickly turns into anonymous phone calls, and threats against all those who surround her.
Eilea’s desperation for assistance turns to law enforcement to protect her family and begin a journey to find the perpetrator, a mystery ensures that before the end you will be on the edge of your seat.
Critical Error Epilogue
They were a family. Together they attended the hearing which was comparatively short. Paul mentioned they were hoping to get a specific judge who took […]
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After spending 5 days in Hardy, Paul understood why visitors flocked to this location. It had everything. Serenity, solitude, beauty, activities in which to participate […]
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Arm in arm, they left the station a spring in their step lighthearted and free at last. Eilea breathed deeply filling her lungs with refreshing […]
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“Let’s go!” Andrew yelled, “I want to see this SOB face to face!” His face reflecting anger, his fists tightly balled he stomped toward the […]
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Paul hurried from the room with his phone to his ear. The others exchanged knowing glances. Hopefully, it was good news. The waiting was excruciating. […]
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Their reprieve lasted two days. On the third day Paul received word they might have caught a break. After finishing the call, he sat them […]
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Eilea pushed away from Paul, “the kids, the kids!” she frantically pulled herself up. Paul grabbed hold of her and yanked her down, “Stay down […]
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“This is amazing! It’s huge! Oh, this is going to be fun!” Christina chirped. “Oh my god, look at the sunken boat, it’s fab!” Heading […]
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Paul was on tender hooks awaiting their decision. He knew his observations were right. They were close he could feel it in his bones. This […]
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Paul crab-walked toward the window. It held but shattered like windshield glass. He said, “You stay put, all of you!” he barked before hustling toward […]
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They watched the group until they were but dots and wandered back inside. Paul noted the men and women surrounding the perimeter of the property […]
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Paul’s head pounded and as soon as they ate, retired to the bedroom to lay down in a dark room for an hour. When he […]
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Eilea and the kids were waiting just inside the door when Paul arrived. Although he was pale and looked more exhausted than anyone should ever […]
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It was a restless night with nurses poking and prodding him every two hours. Between their endeavours at monitoring his condition and worrying about Eilea […]
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Eilea the kids and two others hovered inside the emergency room awaiting the verdict. Paul had apparently regained consciousness and was lucid and angry. She […]
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Paul’s sense of unease couldn’t be denied, even though he knew others were patrolling the area including his home and the beach. His watchful […]
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Eilea couldn’t explain her unease, the prickles creeping up her spine or the neck itch. It was something she’d rarely experienced but it had happened […]
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Damn! Strategy, he needed a strategy. Think! He slammed his fist against the steering wheel. Music from the radio blasted inside his head. The song […]
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Thank god he’d swapped vehicles. Sitting behind the wheel of his car, he shook. That was too close for comfort. He hadn’t thought it through […]
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They grabbed their lunch and ate at a table overlooking the ravine. “This is so frustrating, Paul. I can’t tell you! I don’t know how […]
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Secretly, Paul wished the current events at an end. He’d enjoy the opportunity of knowing this family, especially Eilea, under “normal” circumstances. Still having witnessed […]
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Christina stepped back wiping tears from her cheeks. “Don’t tell mom! She’ll worry if she knows I’m upset.” Paul smiled, ‘like mother like daughter’. “I […]
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Christina snagged Paul early the following morning. “Can we talk for a minute?” “Sure, Christina, what’s up?” “I thought I’d check into the mind-set if […]
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Eilea was on edge. It showed in jerky movements, darting glances, and hesitation. She was right to feel agitated. He was a seasoned cop and […]