《The Software Detective》20. I'll Get to the Bottom of This Case
Advertisement
Back in my room, I went into my suitcase and took out a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. I'm going to figure out this mystery. There's a chance the perpetrator could destroy valuable evidence before the detectives arrive. The murder could not be allowed to leave. The person who could commit such a gruesome act to a person in the hallway does not deserve to walk free.
I walked over to my desk and outlined who the suspects could be. One of the first suspects would be Vivica. She was close to Maggie. It's very common the victim knows their murderer. I'll need to find out her channel so I can verify if what she says I true. However, it doesn't make much sense for her to be the killer. If she wanted to kill her editor, why not do it while she's sleep or while she was still in the room?
The next suspect is most definitely Bethany. She knew exactly how the victim was murdered and where the injury occurred. I also highly doubt she is in medical school, given her work experience here. I should find out what hospital or doctor's office I should avoid. But even so, not everything pointed to her either. I remember hearing Maggie scream, 'Help! He's stabbing me to death!' and Bethany doesn't seem to identify as male. Even if Bethany identified as male, I don't think gender awareness and inclusivity was the first thing on Maggie's mind as the murder was ripping her liver out. With shaky evidence and suspects that aren't clear. I left my room with a notepad and pen. I would not solve this by just thinking about it rationally.
Back at the scene of the crime, Maggie's corpse was covered with a bed sheet. It was probably best not to examine the body. I didn't want the police to find my DNA at the scene of the crime. I went to Vivica's room first. I waited so long after I knocked on the door; I had almost given up hope and went to Cyrus. But Vivica opened the door, now in a pink unicorn onesie with her hood over her head. "Hi there underwear boy." Vivica said as tears fell from her eyes, and she sniffled.
Advertisement
"The name's Tom. I came to check up on you." I said.
"That's so kind, please come in." Vivica said opening the door and inviting me in. She walked over to the desk where she had her streaming set up. There were two monitors that covered the majority of the desk. Behind them there was a desktop with the colors changing every so often from red to blue to green. In front. Of the monitors was the keyboard that also changed colors, like the desktop, with pink cat headphones on top. She took a seat at the table and grabbed a tissue box and blew her nose. "I only let you in because you don't look very athletic or strong."
There might be two murders tonight. "Uh thanks, I guess? Also, for the record, I can bench the bar." I took a seat on the bed near the desk. "Were you two close?"
"Yeah, we actually went to high school together, and we started doing this together our freshman year." Vivica blew into another tissue. "When we made some more money, we saved up so when we graduated high school we could move into our own apartment and pursue content creation full time. Maggie wasn't only an editor, but she was also a co-writer for the skits we would create. After this convention, we were going to go on a vacation to Bermuda to relax by the beach."
"That's tough and I am sorry you have to go through that." I said, pulling out my phone. I went on YouTube. "What's your channel? I want to see the videos you both worked on throughout the years. Since it's her legacy now, I want to see what kind of person she was."
Tears started to build up in her eyes and rolled down her face as she cried. "It's called SuperPoweredKittyStudios. We also have a vlog channel KittensInTheWild."
Advertisement
"Are most of your videos about cats?" I asked, subscribing to both channels.
"Oh, so you've heard of us before!" Vivica said, perking up. "Do you want an autograph" wiping the tears and blowing her nose. She grabbed a sharpie that was on the desk, leaving her chair. She walked over to her suitcase and grabbed a photo of her dressed as a cat from her suitcase.
"That was just a guess, and there's no need for an autograph." I said, getting off the bed. Walking towards her I put a hand on her shoulder "Take care of yourself and if you need anything, just let me know." Taking my hand off her shoulder, I walked to the door.
"Thank you, Tom, I will." Vivica said as I was walking out the door.
The next person I need to interview is the author. He was weirdly excited about the murder. Stepping over the body, I knocked on the door. "Are you the police or the detective?"
"Uh no, it's me Tom. The guy that showed up in underwear." I yelled outside the door.
"What do you want? I'm working?"
"I was going to ask about what you heard about the victim."
"If you're not the police, I'm not talking to you! Either send them to my room or call me when you get there!" Cyrus screamed from inside the room. Well, I guess I won't be getting any information from this guy. That makes him more suspicious because he might destroy evidence in there, but I won't be able to get in there until the police arrive.
I walked over to Raj's door and knocked. But there was no answer. Some time passed before I figured he wasn't inside his room. I walked back to the elevator and went back into the lobby.
Advertisement
- In Serial195 Chapters
Phantasm
The stars align - the Heavens are once more looking upon the world. Seven are chosen for a destiny that will change the world. The Great Game has begun once more. Kandis Hammond is a perfectly ordinary junior financial research analyst in a prominant Sydney trading firm. When she is transported to another world she is left naked and alone with the enigmatic System her only tool. Unsuited to physical combat, she will have to rely on her wits and charm to survive and find out the reason behind her abduction. Using Australian (ie: British) spelling, so sorry if it looks weird. Proofreading gratefully accepted, but keep that in mind.
8 616 - In Serial121 Chapters
Eldritch Maiden
Hailey Juniper Penze, an ordinary high school girl, fights crime by night under the nom de guerre Eldritch! A maid of mysterious and mystical might who defends Liberty City from the malfeasance of many a malicious malcontent! Dear reader, we impart to you here the tales of Eldritch Maiden and her journey as a super heroine! Cloaked in the power of ancient spells and guided by the wisdom of her spiritual companion, Belinda, Eldritch combats the villainous forces that stand ready to prey upon her city. Join her as she confronts a multitude of plots and supervillains, all while surviving a far greater challenge in the form of high school and the difficult time when a girl becomes a woman. Eldritch Maiden is inspired by Bronze Age comics. This means that while plotlines are grounded in reality and our heroine confronts personal and powered enemies, sometimes things are over the top and downright comic in nature. AN: Also available on wattpad. This version is the most up to date however.
8 198 - In Serial8 Chapters
In This New Life, My Own Fantasy Adventure Begins!
A little shut-in girl that for unknown reasons and means got transported into a fantasy world. Barely surviving her first arrival to this new world, she continued to live her life as she intended, only to experience the hardships and cruelty of the world firsthand. With a little effort and friendship along the way… she found more reasons to do more than just live her life. The more she stayed, the more she learned how problematic the world actually was. And to think that's bad enough, adding to that was the existence of a great evil that threatened the land and all its standing Kingdoms. Given the chance to fix those problems by her own hand, she took it. Her motivations for affirming this heavy task was unclear, even to herself. But one thing's for certain– she's gonna be doing a lot until she gets anywhere… do what she normally doesn't, become somebody she normally couldn't, setting off on an important journey with her newfound self worth. A journey for no absolute constructive reason. She might not be aware of it immediately… but that is her Fantasy. ------------------------- Just a few more things to note before you get started. Extra tag: Anime Yes, this is an anime-styled fiction, and it isn't meant to represent real life scenarios in grave detail. If you're familiar with anime and manga, the following mannerisms and tropes wouldn't feel too foreign. But if you feel that that isn't your cup of tea or you can't appreciate it, you can drop the read anytime you'd like.
8 72 - In Serial10 Chapters
Strongest Sorcerer: Realm Beyond Recall
This is a long prologue to the story "The Strongest Sorcerer". The Story depicts of the world before the Gin Ordric Dawnfall was born. Where the Great Demon God Malibourne emerges, coloring the 7th realm in darkness and reigned supreme. The curtain also opens for the "Fallen" as he wages his war against the heavens.
8 135 - In Serial29 Chapters
Talis Man
Lyla takes a gap year before college, much to her displeasure. Her mom sends Lyla to her grandparents house in the small town of Jamestown, California. She'll get some quality time with her brother who lives there and maybe see her grandparents whenever they get back from vacation. She makes it to her grandparents house but that's the only thing that happens as planned. Lyla learns she is apart of a supernatural world where soulmates work together to keep evil at bay. But Lyla and her soulmate aren't like the others. Not like her brother and his soulmate. Not like her parents. They are the first two beings ever created and if they want to stay together, they'll have to do more than keep evil at bay - they'll need to sew the seam between two worlds and seal up the Underworld for good before the evils kill them.
8 116 - In Serial24 Chapters
Ku Terluka Saat Kau Senang
Micha Ostor, a godling, was cast out by his parents for failing to live up to their expectations. They threw him down to the Retribution Fields, where the playthings and failures of deities inevitably find themselves in sooner or later. In the pits of despair, he finds himself drawn to a conflict between the rulers of this hell, where the line between friend and foe are blurry at best.
8 135

