Maggie's Escape

by Victoria Libretto and Shakeel Choudhury 

Maggie hates being a young student in the middle of nowhere. All her life consists of is tests, papers, and chores. This can’t be all that life is, reasons Maggie. I need something better than what I have now. 

Today, Maggie discovers the excitement she was craving. She is investigating a gruesome crime scene with her partner. A man had seemingly slipped off a cliff. The police had already declared that the man had simply taken a wrong step in darkness of night while returning from work. Maggie knew that there was something afoot, and she must discover it soon.

The foolish police neglected small details that only a skilled detective like Maggie could spot. She saw the long streaks and faint footprints in the mud ten yards back. She noted the lack of money in man’s pockets, which was strange since the man should have received his pay for the week. She added up the clues and deduced that there was a mugging, and this innocent man was murdered. 

But who could it be, thought Maggie. The only one who was out at that time of the night was –. Suddenly, she heard faint calls. “Maggie, Maaaaggiiiie …” the voice called. She would have to continue the investigation later, maybe later in the day. For now she would have to close her copy of Sherlock Holmes and investigate what her mother was calling her for.

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Victoria Libretto is a second-year student at Asnuntuck Community College. She plans to finish her schooling at Asuntuck and go to a four-year college to continue her education to become and ultrasound technician. 

Shakeel Choudhury is a second-year student at Asnuntuck Community College. She hopes to continue her education and attain a degree in a computer IT field because she loves working with technology. 


Both authors are enrolled in Jessica Handly's ENG 102 course.