Its All In The Blood

A story of young girl who has a deep dark secret.

Tick..... tick.....tick..... tick

Time....... from her bedroom Shelly Rose could hear the ticking of the hallway clock. It was only a matter of time before Shelly Rose would be caught. But not yet, for she was only the ripe age of fourteen. And still a baby as far as her mother was concerned. Yet something deep in the recesses of her mind compelled her to realize she had much more to do, that what she embarked on wasn't quite over!

As Shelly looked in her bedroom mirror, she saw an innocent looking young girl. Yet what she had done portrayed her in a different light or to some 'a darkness' that was a part of her persona. It was almost like another person was inside her body, but there wasn't........ or was there? Sometimes even she was not sure.

Shelly's mother called from the kitchen, ''better hurry up you don't want to be late.''

'' Coming mom, I am almost ready'' she answered back sweetly.

Today her class were going on a field trip to the local police department. In school they had been studying about the way it was run, and how they handled criminal cases. To Shelly this sounded like fun, and she was hoping they would get to see a few of the murderers.

Shelly walked into the kitchen, and asked '' Do you think we will get to see any of the criminals?''

'' Oh I don't know Shelly, they may not let you children into that part of the building. Yet I'm sure you won't be disappointed by what you do get to see'' her mom said as she casually drank her coffee.

'' Yeah, I guess you're right'' Shelly replied nonchalantly while she ate the cereal that her mother kindly got for her.

''Now hurry and eat, you have to be at the school earlier than usual, since you're taking a bus to the Police Department'' her mother said.

Shelly shot her a big innocent smile and sweetly answered '' Yes, Mother!''

Shelly had hidden her secret life for seven years now, and hoped she could for a long time to come. Each time she killed, it was never the same. Thus alluding any suspicions that the killer was one single person. Let alone a child doing all of these heinous crimes. The group, PETA would be horrified by how cruel she had been to the numerous animals she had killed or tortured.

As she set her bowl in the sink, Shelly stared off out of the window thinking. Just then she heard a dog barking, which brought her back to reality. She rinsed her bowl out with water to save her mother unduly trouble of milk drying in it, then turned to get her backpack. As she headed out the door she yelled happily ''ready Mother, I'll be out at the car.''

Shelly stood waiting patiently for her Mother to come out and unlock the door.

They both climbed in and were off to the school. The ride over was a particularly quiet one, Janice was always going on about finishing school work, and asking if she had any tests to take. Today there was nothing, and soon they arrived at the school. After Shelly got out her mom said to her '' Have a great day, and mind your manners while at the Police Station.''

'' You know I will Mother'' Shelly replied in her sweet, polite way.

Shelly watched as her Mother drove off, then thought to herself ' boy have I got her fooled'' as she turned a sinister grin came over her face. Shelly began to walk over to the bus and stand with some of the other students. She said ''hi'' to some that were waiting, then looked for her best friend, Susie.

Michael excitedly said '' Boy this is going to be so cool. I wonder if we will get to see any dead bodies? Maybe they will be doing an autopsy on one.''

Shelly Rose quickly answered '' No idiot, they don't have them at the police station. They keep the dead bodies at the morgue!''

Richard replied '' Oh yeah, she would know. Remember Michael, Shelly Rose was accused of killing all those neighborhood cats during Halloween last year.''

Michael quietly replied while shaking his head, '' Oh right, right, Richard. Hey Shelly didn't they haul you in and ask you lots of questions. If you or someone you knew would be capable of cutting off the heads after skinning them alive?''

It's Shelly Rose, and no they came to my house'' she retorted loudly.

Susie exclaimed '' That's gross, who could be so cruel. Kitties are so cute and cuddly, like my Sammy. No one better lay a hand on my Sammy either.''

Shelly Rose looked up and curiously asked '' What color is Sammy? I don't remember seeing it before, when did you get it?''

'' Well I don't remember off hand, Shelly Rose. She was just a newborn, and I had to feed her with one of my old doll's bottles. Her mom's one of the cats that either got hit by a car or was murdered. That's why I am going to be a Veterinarian when I get out of high school!'' Susie said with excitement.

'' I still have not decided what I will be, but I am not to worried about my future. After all we still have four more years of schooling to go through. I have plenty of time to decide what I want to become'' Shelly Rose replied nonchalantly.

Richard looked at the girls, and proudly said '' Well I know what I plan to be after I get out of school!''

'' What's that Richard, a Pro-football player?'' Michael asked while pretending to toss a ball in the air.

Richard beamed happily and replied '' No, I want to become a Police Officer! That's why I am excited about this field trip. I may not be able to do anything about bad people right now, but one day when I am wearing a badge....... well, look out bad guys!''

Shelly spoke softly saying '' or bad girls.''

Just then the bus door opened and the children climbed on board. Finding the seats of their choice, with their teacher Mrs. Glockner sitting right behind the driver. This way she had a full view of all the students entrusted in her care for the field trip. They were on the way to the Frazer Police Station.

After sitting down for awhile, Susie turned and asked Shelly Rose ''What did you mutter under your breath out there?''

Shelly Rose smiled and replied, '' Oh nothing really. Look we are here at the famous Police Station already!''

All the students looked out the windows with anticipation. The teacher, Mrs. Glockner started going over the rules the students were to obey. She gave a stern look at them all, like she meant 'obey or else!' Then the bus driver pushed the lever and opened the door, one by one the students filed out of the bus. Then their teacher came down the steps and onto the sidewalk.

While clapping her hands, Mrs. Glockner yelled '' Single file now, remember children.''

Richard remarked snidely '' We are not children......... we're teenagers, Mrs. Glockner!''

''Don't get fresh with me young man'' she barked back at Richard.

Michael chimed in saying '' Watch out Mrs. Glockner, he might just give you a ticket.''

Shelly Rose punched Michael in the arm, then said '' He can't, he's not a policeman yet!''

''Richard will be one of these days, just give him time. Then look out world...... Officer Maxwell is on the job!'' Susie replied.

'' That's right, Ms. Springer. You're under arrest for your extreme ugliness!'' Richard said with authority.

Michael started laughing at Richard which caused Mrs. Glockner to turn her attention toward these four students. She walked over and glared down at Michael, then asked him '' what's going on Mr. Fowler?''

'' Nothing ma'am, um Richard was just pretending to be a Police Officer. I guess he is eager to go into the building to find out what it's like working here'' Michael replied while smiling over at Richard.

'' Oh really Mr. Fowler, you aspire to be one of the city's finest. Then get into a single file line, so we can go inside'' Mrs. Glockner ordered.

Mrs. Glockner treated them as if they were still in grade school. The 20 odd teens grumbled under their breath, and out of earshot of the teachers hearing. Right them Shelly Rose plotted that she would get revenge. Not just for the way she treated the students, but for her complete and utter ignorance.

Under her breath, she whispered to no one in particular, ' one day....'

Mrs. Glockner happened to walk by Shelly Rose, and asked her '' Did you say something Ms. Spencer?''

Shelly Rose answered sweetly '' No Mrs. Glockner, just clearly my throat.''

Shelly Rose just smiled as the teacher turned and walked away.

Then as Mrs. Glockner stood in front of the students, she started speaking '' Now class you know to be on your best behavior, so I won't review the rules again. Besides the police have your parents permission, along with the schools to put you in lock up if any of you does something wrong!''

In unison the class replied '' We'll be good, Mrs. Glockner.''

'' Then I will turn this tour over to Sargent Stevens. He will show you around the Police Station'' Mrs. Glockner said as she looked over at her students.

Sargent Stevens began speaking, '' Welcome students to the Frazer Police Station. We have 20 Officers, 5 Detectives, and 3 other Sargents besides me. We here at the FPD work very hard, and take great pride in our jobs. If any of you want a great job in the future, this would be it. Now Ms. Shelly Rose has already been acquainted with what goes on around here, I believe she was even fingerprinted.''

Shelly Rose smiled and replied '' Yeah, it was cool too!''

'' Now, now Ms. Spencer'' Detective Johnson began, like I said the other day police work is very important and not something to be taken lightly. We took your fingerprints to rule you out. Someone reported seeing someone of your description in the area of the dead cats. So far we haven't any viable prints to go by either.''

Sargent Stevens spoke up saying '' Can we please get back to the tour now, Detective?''

'' Yes sir....... proceed, I have some reports to finish anyway'' Detective Johnson replied, as he waved his arm toward the Sargent, then he walked down a hallway to his office.

Once again the Sargent spoke, '' Now besides keeping the public safe, we also check daily for any criminal behavior from any newcomers to Frazer. Not that we don't welcome anyone new to our great city. It's just better to be safe than sorry, as I am sure you've heard your parents or teachers remark!''

From the back of the group, Julie asked inquisitively '' What are you doing when you aren't looking for criminals...... eating donuts?''

The group of students burst out in a roar of laughter. The teacher turned to scold Julie, and harshly remarked '' Don't be so rude Julie!''

What the teacher didn't realize was that some of the policemen in the room were laughing also. It was hard for one Detective to stop laughing, but once he did he remarked '' That's alright Mrs. Glockner, Ms. Julie is not far off from that statement. But some are very health conscience these days. Some go running, play basketball or coach on little league teams!''

The students were in a state of awe as they looked around the room. Each of the policemen had been shaking there heads at what the detective said.

John, a rather chunky student, remarked quietly '' The only cops I have ever seen are always at Donna's Coffee Shop eating gobs of donuts.''

Again the students burst out in a roar of laughter. The teacher clapped her hands, then said '' Class, class settle down or this tour will be over. Show some respect while inside this public building!''

Officer McDaniels snickered, and happily said, ''Sir we can always put them in lock-up. That will show them how serious being on the wrong side of the law is!''

Shelly Rose looked over at him with evil eyes, and replied '' Like a caged animal, no thanks- I would rather die.''

Officer McDaniels sternly replied, '' Then If you ever want to break the law, I suggest you don't ever....... and I emphatically emphasize 'ever' get yourself caught or it's over. Your life is ours now, and you will get an open cell! A permanent bedroom with bars and only one window, that is so high up you can't see out of it.''

Another officer from across the room yelled '' Just don't break the law- simple as that!''

Mrs. Glockner replied '' Yes that's a very good idea. Now if you want to see the rest of the police station, let's let the Detective or Sargent finish. Proceed with showing the students around, sir.''

Sargent Stevens started again '' Thank you Mrs. Glockner. Now students each officer has their assigned duties. For example John here is going through, and classifying fingerprints, according to the various types. Have you found anything interesting so far John?''

John picked up a file, then replied '' Well sir, its more confusing than anything. It seems Ms. Shelly has a similar style of fingerprints to a criminal that is deceased!''

Quickly Shelly Rose moved over to his desk, and said '' Show me, I want to see what you're referring to.''

The Officer began to show Shelly and the other students the similarities while pointing to the computer screen, saying '' See here and here- these are fingerprint markers. And yours have five or six of the same markers as this one does.''

Shelly then inquired '' How can that be? I thought everyone's fingerprints were unique. That no one else's can be alike, at least that's what they say on those CSI shows on television.''

John shrugged his shoulders, and replied, '' They are, I don't know how this is happening, unless you two are related some way. There is no other explanation for this anomaly, except maybe someone goofed up when they did his fingerprints.''

Shelly Rose stood there staring at her fingers, and began wondering how this could be happening. Hopefully it was just a simple mistake on the former Police Department that fingerprinted the criminal. She didn't want to get caught yet, because she felt that there was more things to kill out there.

She looked up at John, and simply asked '' Could you tell me the name of the criminal, and are you sure he is dead? If so, where is he buried....... or was the poor man cremated?''

John answered slowly '' Let me look up his arrest record and see. Yep he is deceased, and his body is buried in the local cemetery.''

As Mrs. Glockner put her arm around Shelly Rose, she consoled her by saying '' Now Shelly you have nothing to worry about. He can't get to you, and I'm sure its just a fluke that they are similar. Right Detective, I mean Shelly couldn't end up a killer. Look at her sweet face, she couldn't hurt a fly!''

One of the other students retorted '' I don't know teach, I saw her pick up a cockroach the other day then rip its head off.''

The class let out a loud '' ewwwwwwww gross Shelly.''

Mrs Glockner was astonished and cringed while she stated '' Well I do hope you washed your hands properly. They are vile creatures, and carry all kinds of germs!''

''Of course Mrs. Glockner'' Shelly replied back.

The boys looked at her in a new light, and whispered ' Bug Killer Shelly.'

The girls still looked a little on the squimish side, which spurned Mrs. Glockner to feel the tour was over.

Mrs. Glockner remarked sharply '' Alright class I think its time to end this tour, and take you back to the school. That way I can return you to your parents safe and sound.''

They all were happy about leaving, but one young man. Richard looked downhearted at the thought of leaving and remarked '' But we didn't get to see everything, Mrs. Glockner.''

Sargent Stevens smiled at Richard, then remarked '' Oh now son you can come back anytime you want. Then when you get out of high school, you can enter the Police Academy. And if you pass, I'll be here to show you the ropes!''

''Yes sir, I mean Sargent Stevens. I will look forward to that'' Richard replied with a big grin on his face.

Sargent Stevens patted Richard on the back, then smiled saying '' We welcome anyone who wants to get into law enforcement. How about you Shelly, would you like to enlist in becoming a peace officer? They do take women, even though you aren't old enough yet you could think about it now.''

''Thanks, but no thanks. I don't think I am cut out to be on that side of the law''

Shelly replied.

Sargent Stevens said '' Suit yourself, there are many young people who are thinking about their future already, and what they would like to be.''

Shelly Rose replied snidely, ''Well not me, I have awhile until I am ready to choose my occupation!''

Just then Mrs. Glockner clapped her hands together in her most annoying way, and said '' Time to go class, single file and head out to the bus.''

The students said there ' thanks and goodbye as they followed Mrs. Glockner outside.

After climbing back into the bus and sitting down, there was only one thing Shelly Rose thought about- 'how could I have similar fingerprints as another?'

Author's Note

This is Chapter one of this story...... enjoy! Just edited the last part out, chapter 2 has been posted now.

Reviews

[HorrorMaster]

Nice I love it. :)

[Sean M. Addams]

i like this alot ... love the storyline in this and the detail was great... overall a nice beginning to this can't wait to read more..love the title!!

[Crowley]

This sounds like creepy one! Great first chapter. Have you been writing all weekend, or have you been working on this for a while. Seems you have a little dark side that I new nothing about Girly Q. Nice work!