All Chapters of SSSHHH: LAST WORDS OF A KILLER : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

35 Chapters

11: Collisions and Connections

Author’s POV:Zara woke up early as usual as the nightmares wouldn’t let her sleep. She hasn’t told anyone about these nightmares not even Gina. These days her only concern or the only thought that is on her mind is “who is the killer” and “how to catch him” before he makes his next move.So very determinant to catch the killer, she got off the bed and went to bathroom to do her daily routine.Today she opted to wear sky blue furry jumper paired with white jeans and white sneakers and braided her hair. After giving herself a final look she picked up her things and went down for breakfast.Both Zara and her mother enjoyed their breakfast while discussing their plans for the day, then Zara went to college.But she was again running late due to traffic caused by a land sliding, which was common in Southwold every time it rained.She parked her car and hurriedly made way to the class. She was so focused on reaching the class in time that she didn’t even saw and BAM! She collided with a p

12: Just Friends

ZARA’S POV: “I hope Zara I’m not troubling you.” Sunny said as we walked towards my car.“Don’t be silly. I’m glad to help.” I replied with smile. He returned my smile and we settled down in the car.The ride was silent in the beginning. It was a bit awkward.“Zara…” Sunny said breaking the ice. I looked to his side and saw a kind of hesitation on his face.“Yeah, is there something you want to say?” I asked looking at his hesitation.“Actually...I...I’m sorry. I asked you about the notes so suddenly and your plans with your friends got cancelled. I’m sorry.” He said in apologetic tone“It’s totally fine. The studies matter more than movies. And besides that I was going just for Rocky’s sake otherwise I was not so eager to go myself. So please relax.” I replied him politely“You and Rocky are really close, right.” He asked“Hmmm…since childhood” I hummed in response.“But isn’t he a little bit….” He said“A little crazy, yeah I know.” I completed him with a chuckle on which he also

13: Bloody Mask

Zara’s POV:(Two hours before the crack) After the dinner I went back to my room and so did mom. I prepared for bed but wasn’t feeling sleepy enough, hence decided to read a book.I walked towards my book shelf and pulled out a book, the one which I left in middle a month ago. With book in my left hand I hopped on the bed and pulled the duvet up till my waist.It was around midnight the whole house went quiet and dark. Only my lamp was on as I was so immersed in the story. Then I heard a glass shattering, I flinched and immediately got off the bed.“Zara!!!!” Mom screamed. My heart skipped a beat and I ran down stairs.“Mom!” I called out as I entered the living room. Then I saw the big French glass window was broken. Mom was standing right in front of it.“Zara, I – I saw…saw him. He ran that way…” mom said with trembling lips pointing out of the window. My eyes grew bigger and without a second thought I picked up the flashlight and ran out of the house.With flashlight in one hand a

14: More Closer

14: More CloserAUTHOR’S POV: One Week Later: Southwold Police Station.Zara is sitting in Inspector Ken’s office looking all fierce and anxious. It has been a week since the attack on their house but still there is no clue about killer. It seems that after that night he vanished into the thin air without any trace.“Zara what are you doing here?” Inspector Ken asked as soon as he entered his office“I’m here to ask about the progress of the investigation” Zara said with a straight face with arms folded on her chest.“We are still looking for him.” Inspector Ken said taking his seat right of in front of Zara“You guys have been telling us this since forever now.” Zara said getting frustrated“Zara, we are trying are best, but the killer is too smart…” Inspector Ken on which Zara scoffed taking Inspector Ken’s words as lame excuses“You know sir, I think you are waiting for another murder and this time it will be me or my mom. And let me tell you, if the killer comes for us I will no

15: The Killer's Game

AUTHOR’S POV:Zara, lying on her stomach is sleeping peacefully after so many uncomfortable nights. Her steady breathing and calm peace show that she is deep slumber until the golden rays of the sunlight sneak into the room through the curtains and fell on her face. Disturbed by the sunlight she scrunches her nose and turns on her back, slowly opening her eyes.Zara gets up stretching her arms and looks around the room. The emptiness of the room and bed beside her beside makes her feel lonely again. It has been so many days but she still misses Charlotte, especially today as it’s a big day for her. It’s the day of performace.Zara pulls off the duvet and gets off the bed, she grabs her clothes for the day and walks into the bathroom for her daily routine.After 15 minutes she steps out of the bathroom and moves towards her dressing table. Today she has opted to style her hair into a French knot. When all ready, she gives herself a final look and picks up her sword to walks towards the

16: The Footprint

AUTHOR’S POV: Zara and Rocky were walking back towards the locker room when they heard another scream coming right from the locker room. Zara ran towards it. She entered the locker room and the scene in front made her eyes widen. The ballet teacher Mrs. Halsey was lying in the pool of blood with a knife stabbed in her right eye.But before Zara could move forward to the body Rocky pulled her back by her arm.Soon the crowd of students was gathered outside the locker room and teachers called the police.Rocky looked through the crowd as if searching for someone when he found Benjamin at the last of the crowd a little bit scared. He moved towards Ben.“Sir G, my mommy has asked me not to watch such scenes!” ben squealed when Rocky dragged him through the crowd near the body, where Zara stood.“But your mommy is not here. Come on, its damn exciting, look all of the college is gathered here.” Rocky exclaimed taking all this a joke.“Sir G, please…” Ben whined as Rocky pulled him. Both st

17: Apologize

ZARA’S POV: I am so disappointed in Rocky. How can he take all of this as a mere joke and cause problems for innocent people. It has been three days since that incident, Sports day was cancelled and the college was closed as per the orders of the higher ups and police are still investigating.These days I tried to talk to Sunny but he didn’t picked up my calls. I believe that he is still upset and who wouldn’t be, it was not a joke for everyone else. After having no conversation with Sunny, finally I was going to back to college today and I hope I could talk to him.I reached college in time. Everyone was free in the first two periods due to emergency teacher meeting with the Principal. Students were either in the cafeteria or in the main ground. I found my friends at usual spot.“Hi guys…” I greeted my friends as I reached them“Hi Zara” they all greeted me with unison. Everyone was there except Sunny.“Hey guys, where is Sunny?” I asked them“He is ignoring us since he has arrived

18: Alone

18: Alone AUTHOR’S POV: Zara took a short leave and went home. The memories of the past changed her happy mood into a sour one, now she wanted to be all alone.She reached home in no time and stepped down from her car. Instead of immediately going inside, she stood right in front of the place and watched it, more like observed it.The place changed a lot. There was a time when her house used to glow up with their happy moments and laughs and now this place has grown dark and cold and the silence surrounding the house was heart breaking. Zara sighed deeply and went inside.She entered the house and quietly went to her room without making her presence known because if her mom sees her like this she will be worried which was not a good idea.She once inside her room, she looked all around, as if searching for something, something that went missing. The idea of coming back home was not helping her. She sighed again. Dropping her bag on the bed she directly went to take a shower. A cold

19: The Orange Watch

ZARA’S POV: After mom left I was feeling more at ease now. I felt as if a huge burden was lifted-off my chest. So, I decided to make myself more comfortable and I walked to the living room, jumped on the couch to binge watch my favorite series.And soon the happenings of the episode captured all my attention that when the episode was over I noticed it was almost dark and mom was not home yet. I guess she was running late again as usual. Then my stomach growled and I realized how hungry I was.Getting up from the couch I padded towards the kitchen. Once in the kitchen I pulled the food out of the warmer and reheat it. I was humming a song in my head while preparing my dinner but the sudden movement of my hand made the pan unstable on the stove and sauce splashed on the hem of my light green sweater.“Clumsy Zara” I scolded myself while trying to wash the stain. It didn’t came off so setting the flame on low- medium I ran back to my room to change.I pulled the sweater off me and threw

20: Anger and Aggression

AUTHOR’S POV: Twisting turning under the sheets and then Zara wakes up from her deep slumber. She adjusts her eye sight to the bright sunlight lighting up the room. She gets up and sits back resting her back against the headboard.“Ahhh” Zara hissed as she felt pain in the back of her head. She raises her hand massaging the area and then the events of the night run through her mind. A feeling of hurt washes over her. Her eyes grew sad. She couldn’t believe that the person she trusted as her friend would be the one to ruin her family and her.Sighing she got off the bed and went to bathroom. Letting the cold water run in the wash basin she sets her hair free. The long black locks fell below her waist, she filled her hands with water, lowers her head and splashes the water on her pretty face. The cold water soothes her a little bit.After completing her daily routine Zara steps back in her room and gets ready for the day.“Zara, my baby how are you feeling now?” Arlette asked as soon a

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