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Halloween Decorations
It had been two months since Deputy Dani Bruce joined the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department. Dani, a woman had spent her entire life in law enforcement, had never expected to find herself in the least populated county in Maryland. Yet, she had managed to upset the right people in Baltimore City, leaving her limited employment options. She wasn’t happy to be living in the back end of nowhere, but at least she was still wearing a badge. October was upon the Sheriff’s Depart
Shelly Desjarlais
3 days ago7 min read


White Highlights
These bloodshot eyes grow tired, but I’m afraid of what they might miss if I were to blink. I want to gaze at her profile, to memorize...
Shelly Desjarlais
Jul 9, 20245 min read


"Just call me Old Saint Nick"
“Your parents are going to have a meltdown,” Danielle sighed. Her twin nephews, eight-year-olds Joshua and John, cheered. Danielle shook...
Shelly Desjarlais
Dec 6, 20235 min read


The Blood
The wind blows through the dark like a Subway train. I pull the collar of my coat around my cheeks to combat the chill, but it does...
Shelly Desjarlais
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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