The Perfect Murder
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Harry's Birthday Present

  • Harry's mother and brother, Tom, went to town to buy Harry a birthday present.
  • They took a taxi because it was raining.
  • The rain stopped and the sun came out while they were driving to town.
  • They went to the mall and found a bookshop on the first floor.
  • Harry wanted a book about volcanoes.
  • The book was expensive and Tom couldn't afford it.

Harry's Birthday Present

  • Harry's mother and brother, Tom, went to town to buy a birthday present for Harry.
  • They took a taxi because it was raining.
  • The rain stopped and the sun came out while they were driving.
  • They went to the mall and visited several shops.
  • Harry wanted a book about volcanoes, a football shirt and a CD by his favorite band 'Wolf'.
  • They found the book and the shirt but they were expensive.
  • The CD was not available in the record shop.
  • After a disappointing search, Tom and his mother found a small shop on a corner.
  • The shop did not have a book or a shirt, but they found the CD by 'Wolf' and Tom was excited to give it to Harry.

The Mother

  • The mother is characterized as a vigilant, calculating, and ruthless individual.
  • She harbors a capacity for killing and is deeply focused on her plan.
  • The mother murders her victim with clear intent and a lack of remorse.

The Murder

  • The murder takes place in a serene park, during the quiet after-school hours.
  • The mother carefully plans and executes her attack.
  • The murder is described as swift and efficient, showcasing the mother’s calculated nature.

The Victim

  • The victim is seemingly unsuspecting and vulnerable, likely a child due to the setting of the playground.
  • The murder is described as brutal, involving the mother crushing and consuming the victim.

The Aftermath

  • Following the murder, the mother returns to her kittens, demonstrating a chilling indifference towards her actions. 
  • The narrative positions the mother as a predator with inherent cruelty, her actions driven by a cold, calculating mind.

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The Perfect Murder by Renate Yates In the stillness of the night, a mother remained alert and vigilant, postponing her fatigue for the execution of a necessary murder. Outside, the cold wind swirled around as she paced restlessly in her dim surroundings, keenly anticipating dawn. Her two small children slept peacefully nearby, blissfully unaware of their mother's dark intentions, which she masked with tender care and affection. While she showered them with love and gifts whenever she returned after being away, she harbored a capacity for. She departed the garden once the sun rose, confident in the safety of those she left behind. Walking towards the children’s playground, she appreciated the serene environment, adorned with swings, slides, and vibrant flowerbeds. The park was unusually quiet, devoid of the typical after-school crowd, which favored her intentions. Approaching the few children present, she greeted them amicably, masking her true purpose. Composed and tranquil, she took a moment on a bench to observe her surroundings, her heart racing with anticipation for what was to come. The woman carefully planned and executed the murder of her unsuspecting victim. She observed the surroundings and made her move when she was ready, swiftly and with ease. She disappeared into the shrubbery, unnoticed by the children and their mothers. Hidden behind a tree, she attacked her victim with no remorse, crushing and consuming the victim. She then carried the victim's corpse back to her kittens. Her actions were deliberate and calculated, showing her lack of empathy and her predatory nature.

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