When Good Supplies Go Bad

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It was clear that the pencil-box murders were just beginning. Five victims in five days, and the perp still on the loose. They were all needlessly horrific, of course, but this last one hit just a little too close to home—Chief Sharpie passed out cold when he heard the news, and that stain ain’t coming out of the office carpet for a while.

“What kind of maniac goes around preying on the elderly… with a shredder?” my partner Crayola whispered. Stupid question for any detective to ask. I’d been on the force for most of my adult life, but this guy was obviously still green. Jungle green, actually.

I ignored him.

The crime scene was a mess, hundreds of barely recognizable paperboard flakes were all that remained of the Chief’s late father-in-law. Strewn across the desktop in all manner of disarray. “I think I’m going to be sick,” moaned Crayola.

I took a closer look. Mingled among the shreds was a white powder that appeared to be…

“Chalk dust,” said the Chief. “Should’ve known an eraser would be to blame.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    Hobo Beard Bob's Buddy Icon Hobo Beard Bob

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I actually want to read more. “Jungle Green” made me laugh. It’s hard to make me laugh.

  2. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    Nightengale's Buddy Icon Nightengale

    Posted 8 months ago

    I like it too! Very creative and amusing.

  3. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 7 months ago

    I agree with Bob, “jungle green” was on of my favorite lines. Nice ficlet!

  4. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    Tarmaie's Buddy Icon Tarmaie

    Posted 7 months ago

    That made me giggle out loud. And I concur, that “jungle green” line was the best.

  5. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Highly imaginative. I liked Chief Sharpie passed out cold when he heard the news, and that stain ain’t coming out of the office carpet for a while best.
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    LoA.

  6. When Good Supplies Go Bad

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Oh, my gosh. That was hilarious. Very creative too.

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