Exploring the interests and curiosities that shape us
Exploring the interests and curiosities that shape us
FEATURED short STORY
FEATURED short STORY
PUR
by josiah arsenault
PUR
by josiah arsenault
PUR | illustrations by ana carolina maciel
“A third body has been discovered floating in the Escondido river this morning at approximately 5:00AM. There were ligature marks around their wrists, ankles, and neck. The bodies were dumped in areas that are surveillance free. Leather bags filled with the bones of small animals have caused the culprit to be dubbed ‘The Hexondido Killer’.
“All the victims have been female between the ages of 19 and 24. Experts are telling anyone matching this description to stay inside during the night hours. If you have any information regarding this elusive killer, please call the number at the bottom of the screen.”
Cassidy grimaced and pressed the power button on her remote. For the past month, paranoia and sensationalism had ruled the local news channels. Three bodies in three weeks, it was cause for alarm for any young female in the North County area….[READ MORE]
PUR | illustrations by ana carolina maciel
“A third body has been discovered floating in the Escondido river this morning at approximately 5:00AM. There were ligature marks around their wrists, ankles, and neck. The bodies were dumped in areas that are surveillance free. Leather bags filled with the bones of small animals have caused the culprit to be dubbed ‘The Hexondido Killer’.
“All the victims have been female between the ages of 19 and 24. Experts are telling anyone matching this description to stay inside during the night hours. If you have any information regarding this elusive killer, please call the number at the bottom of the screen.”
Cassidy grimaced and pressed the power button on her remote. For the past month, paranoia and sensationalism had ruled the local news channels. Three bodies in three weeks, it was cause for alarm for any young female in the North County area….[READ MORE]


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