The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice

A Story by Sami Khalil
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Detective Head Turner...Sacrifices at the altar of power...

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The Sacrifice             By Sami Khalil


A murder mystery solved…Detective Head Turner!



Light was slowly fading, closing a chapter of scarlet beauty. The sun was relinquishing its burnt throne, while the moon brought about eventides, gradually numbing the senses by rhythmic crashes, setting imaginations aglow. Dolphins were heard loud and clear in peals of laughter, as seabirds frolicked, looking for a decayed fine dining.

Nothing seemed to transpire, as detective Head Turner walked his dog “Bootsie” along a secluded sandy beach, admiring the distant diamonds in the sky, contemplating about the (Big Diamond) he is about to give his girlfriend of three years “Susan Bunn” after he goes back to pop the question to her. His fear of marriage was subdued, when some friends thought he should take a solitary vacation, thinking about the matter seriously, before jumping in both feet.

It was fall time, which was just a perfect timing for this getaway, from Washington, D.C. suburbs, out to the Outer banks of N.C. shores. Seeking a spot to drift away from mortal throngs, beaches were deserted this time of year, eerily untouched by the boisterous ones, sunning themselves.

Nothing more pleasurable and valuable to him now as solitary things or lonely adventures. He believed that part of anyone’s treasure, are valuable commodities; part of anyone’s pleasure, are senses of adventure. For every vacation must include adventures, lest they become boring.

Accidentally, he stumbled upon a real one, albeit in mysterious circumstances. It was a grim finding indeed! A bombshell female body washed up on this deserted beach, raising spates of speculation. A grim scene to behold, it must have been a foul play at hand, no doubt. Riddled with bullets, blood still oozing out mixed with the waves, but to his shock the body decomposed not. The black bag hosting the body, had many tears in it as signs of ferocious shark teeth, were displayed.

He immediately called the police, then his friend, the coroner, back in D. C. to transport her body for an examination. Taking pictures of her face, running them on a computer in the hotel lobby, using a governmental data base, he uncovered her identity. The press was called and many articles were written.

Oddly enough, she was a renowned actress, who had a past affair with the president. Even the detective’s girlfriend knew who she was, for she went to high school with her. Come to find out, rumors had it that she was going to expose their illicit affair, till this day, to his wife which went on behind her back. Fearing shame and blame, the president asked a New Yorkan mobster boss, named Giovanni, to take care of her in the local lingua franca. A post mortem report found traces of bullets still embedded in her body, traced to him. Squealing on the president, getting a lenient charge from murder, he cooperated with authorities. After finding out, the president fled in the dark of night, after having emotional breakdowns. No one knew, until later, that a Russian submarine picked him up at Virginia Beach.

The country was in turmoil, grappling with shock and awe. The vice president took over power, calming the unhappy people, promising reform and accountability. Years passed, as detective Turner with his beloved wife were walking the secluded beach with their dog “Bootsie,” during their fall honeymoon, at the Outer banks, his wife became terrified to see a body washing up on shore. It was bullet-riddled, relishing not the shark bites witnessed by surfers in the distance. The puzzle that rattled the populace has been solved. It was the president. Dead! Obviously, the Russians had no need of a traitor. They weaned him off his Hollywood fantasy. “It must have been a political sacrifice; a shark eating another,” the detective thought to himself.          

 

© 2018 Sami Khalil


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stupendous ! memories for me of O.Henry.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and kindness.
Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Thank you for the comparison. An honor indeed.
Terry L & Linda L Shuff

6 Years Ago

well deserved
lol a witty and clever piece reminds me of the batmann movie and the shark sami

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! Thank you so much beloved poet and friend for this wonderful review. ...
This is hilarious & clever & so tongue-in-cheek! My favorite kind of satire! You killed it! This is the type of story that helps us all survive thru these s****y political times, becuz we have enuf input to keep us angry & conflicted . . . what we need is a good laugh on this whole mess! I loved the way you brought in the political characters in a light brush-over type of sentence to sum things up in a playful sarcastic way. Before I got to all the fun toward the end, I was actually in throes over how your story was told in a poetic way at the beginning, so fitting for this upcoming proposal of marriage, but then everything goes into a weird direction (I love this mid-story twist!) The first paragraph was one of the most lyrical openings to a story that I've ever read (loved your imagery & word crafting) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! You are amazing and intelligent. You pick up things marvelously. I love your testimony and take.. read more
barleygirl

6 Years Ago

Many people who read me do not get me, so I like to share my observations becuz other readers have t.. read more
Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

::::::::::))))))))))
captivating story, the visceral
imagery and intricate suspenseful plot, keeps one on the edge, and i find has a sidney sheldon ring weaved within, amazingly wrought

for me this is reminiscent of old hollywood mysteries,
the godfather. another gem you penned.

always a treat to immerse myself into your gifted art
thank you for sharing ~ :))

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! Million thank yous for taking the time and effort to immerse yourself and enjoy. So kind from y.. read more
ms. barrie

6 Years Ago

just peeking in to
say:
you’re so very welcomed, Sami, all deserved! it’s an intr.. read more
Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

All good. Hope to see you soon. Best of luck...
Head turner( I bet he is very handsome) and his lovely wife Susan Bunn, Will be uncovering more mysteries Sami? The plot is brilliant... movie star's liaisons with president.... Russian connections! Are you writing history of the future? Very gripping writing. This Murder myster has well weaved plot and great finale. Wonderful writing.

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Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

::::::::)))))))))
Mrudula Rani

6 Years Ago

Tudo de bom( all the best).
A lunch time read Sami with my cuppa and sandwich and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent story telling. You have a great imagination.

Chris

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

We are honored to have great poets and people in general at the cafe. It raises standards and good b.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Looking forward to reading you more Sami.
Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

An open book with an enigma. Good luck. Lol
This story has got both my wife and In awe of your story telling talent. We both thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful detective story, my friend. None of your writings have ever been a disappointment to us. Well done my friend, all I can say is Magnificent story...Peter

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! You are magnificent too dear poet and friend. So glad you both enjoyed it. You are an asset to .. read more
this writing is amazing! I Love your description of the case of the detective.> It seems real,so I got interested with what the detective has seen so amazing detail/story. (I would love to see more in depth description of the detective 5 senses

Posted 6 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

Wow! Thank you so much beloved poet and friend for this wonderful review and appreciation. You are a.. read more
"Fearing shame and blame, the president asked a New Yorkan mobster boss, named Giovanni, to take care of her in the local lingua franca. A post mortem report found traces of bullets still embedded in her body, traced to him. Squealing on the president, getting a lenient charge from murder,"

Posted 6 Years Ago


"part of anyone’s treasure, are valuable commodities; part of anyone’s pleasure, are senses of adventure. For every vacation must include adventures, lest they become boring."

Sami Khalil

Posted 6 Years Ago



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