笑话 02月04日 10:32

The Murder Mystery Retreat

Manuscript retreat. 10 writers. Beautiful cabin. Host announces: "We'll do a murder mystery game!"

Day 1: Clues hidden. Everyone suspects everyone.

Day 2: Accusations fly. Drama.

Day 3: Actual murder.

Of my chapter 12. Someone rewrote it entirely.

Police refused to investigate. "Creative differences aren't criminal, sir."

The murderer submitted my book under their name. Won an award.

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