a short murder story

In 'The Perfect Murder' short story, the setting could play a crucial role. If it's set in a small town, rumors and secrets might spread easily, which could either help or hinder the perfect murder plan. The story might also explore the concept of justice and how the murderer tries to evade it.

One idea could be a murder in a small, seemingly idyllic town. The victim is a local shop owner. The detective discovers that the motive is related to a long - hidden family secret. Years ago, the shop owner's family had cheated another family out of a valuable piece of land, and the killer is seeking revenge for that injustice.

A murder occurs in a theater. The victim is an actor. The killer could be a jealous understudy who was constantly overshadowed by the victim. The understudy saw an opportunity when the actor was alone backstage and struck. The detective finds out by looking at the understudy's rehearsal schedule which shows they had ample opportunity to plan the murder.

There was a man named Jack. One night, he heard strange noises downstairs. He grabbed a baseball bat and went to check. In the dim living room, he saw a shadowy figure. Before he could react, the figure plunged a knife into his chest. The murderer was a burglar who panicked when Jack showed up.

One aspect of 'Murder in the Dark' could be its suspense. The title itself creates an air of mystery. It likely involves a murder that takes place in a dark setting, which adds to the spooky and uncertain atmosphere.

I think the story might be about a crime that was so obvious or had certain characteristics that made it clearly a murder. Maybe there are some key elements like a weapon, a motive, or some suspicious behavior of the characters.

Once upon a time in a small, gloomy town, a wealthy businessman was found dead in his locked study. The police suspected foul play. Detective Smith was called in. He noticed a half - empty glass of brandy on the desk and a strange symbol carved into the wooden floor. As he investigated, he discovered that the businessman had many enemies. His business partner had a motive as they had a recent argument over money. The partner's fingerprints were found on a letter opener near the body. In the end, the partner confessed to the murder, driven by greed.

This short story might be full of twists and turns. A murder would bring in elements of crime and suspense. The mystery could be related to finding out who the murderer is or the motives behind the murder. And the marriage could be either a part of the background, like a marriage that was in trouble before the murder, or it could be somehow connected to the mystery, for example, a marriage that was a cover - up for something illegal.

Well, in short murder stories, you often have a setting that plays a role. It could be a spooky old house or a deserted alleyway. Then there's the killer, who may have a hidden identity. Also, there are often witnesses or people who are somehow involved but not necessarily the killer. For example, a neighbor who heard a strange noise but didn't think much of it at the time. And the method of murder is also an element. It could be stabbing, poisoning or something more elaborate.

There was a man found dead in his locked study. The only key was in his pocket. There were no signs of forced entry. The detective noticed a half - empty glass of wine on the table. After some investigation, it was discovered that the poison was in the ice cubes. As the ice melted, the poison was released into the wine. The killer was the man's business partner who knew he always took a while to drink his wine.