I love when the day’s make something instructions involve words. Today’s treat was to convey a murder mystery in just 10 words, with “bonus points” for illustration.

I don’t normally write fiction, much less tales of murder. I seldom sketch pictures, much less those of bloody victims. But hey, why not? This was an exceptionally fun challenge. And a unique use for my red editing pen.

Phone stops buzzing in blood-soaked pocket.
Battery’s dead now, too.