The Sad Killer
Three girls, dead on the cement of their school courtyard. Necks broken, limbs bent, dead. A small, idyllic town is shattered by unthinkable tragedy. Suicide? Or something far more sinister? Detective Evan O'Riley is about to uncover secrets that will unravel the perfect facade of Briarwood.
The air hung heavy with an unnatural chill for May, dark clouds mirroring the grim scene below. Three teenage girls lay sprawled on the cold cement of St. Paul's Catholic School courtyard, their bodies broken, their lives ended too soon. Yellow police tape created a stark boundary between the unfolding tragedy and the hushed, curious crowds gathered nearby. Detective Evan O'Riley, a seasoned investigator from Riverton, stood within the perimeter, the sight of the young victims unsettling him despite his experience. This wasn't just another case; something about it felt profoundly wrong, a chilling juxtaposition of youthful innocence and brutal finality.
