Larry Chavis

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On The Hook: Mystery Short Story

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Larry W. Chavis

"Think Hubby Dear would enjoy this? Let's find out. Or--let's talk. I'll be in touch.”
Shelby let the slip of paper slide from her fingers to fall on the photograph it had accompanied inside a large, manila envelope, the photograph showing her and Marcus Rivers in flagrante delicto.

Consider It Expedient: Mystery Short Story

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Larry Chavis

The Reverend George Mayfield suppressed a shiver as a cold blast whipped in off the Eastern Branch of the Potomac, cutting right through the threadbare greatcoat he wore. The old coat had worn out long ago, but it was the last thing his dear Melissa had given him before the influenza took her away. He had no heart for a new one.