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The Dark Side of the Moon (Kieran's Works)

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I'm sorry - I know this isn't your business, or your fault, and there's nothing you can do . . . But I need to talk to someone, before I go insane.

The names of the victims of a double homicide in my hometown this week have been released - and one of them matches one of my best friends. The age is right, too - but there isn't a photo yet, which means I can't be sure. She was an abused woman, and moved out of province a couple of years ago - I was never told where, and for her own safety, I didn't ask, because her "husband" might've come asking. Her Internet access is sporadic, and that's being kind. I sent her a Christmas wish, and never got a reply. Which means that even if she's still alive, I might not hear from her - ever. And if it is her . . .

I want to be wrong. God, I want to be wrong - I don't think I've never wanted anything more in my life. And not knowing . . . I can distract myself, for a little while - The Avengers managed that - but it still creeps back.

. . . I'd like to say that I'll have the next chapter of "Trinity" up tomorrow - I managed a page, roughly, today - but I honestly can't promise it while this is hanging over my head. I'm sorry.
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  1. Chaos Greyblood's Avatar
    Have you ascertained that this friend of yours is truly one of the victims? Haven't you gone to the police and find out something?
  2. Hymn of Ragnarok's Avatar
    That's....that's just terrible. I am so sorry to hear that.

    Let me know if I can do anything to help.
  3. SeiKeo's Avatar
    Oh, god, I'm sorry that that had to happen for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  4. Kieran's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Chaos Greyblood
    Have you ascertained that this friend of yours is truly one of the victims? Haven't you gone to the police and find out something?
    As it's still under investigation, I'm not sure what they'd tell me - hell, I'm not even sure who to contact. But tomorrow's definitely got checking up on that on my agenda.

    . . . Of course, I'm still holding out hope that she'll reply to my e-mail - longest of the long shots, but . . .
  5. Chaos Greyblood's Avatar
    You have to try. Even if the results are painful, it'll be an eternal mystery unless you try something. Do you know any friends of hers?
  6. alfheimwanderer's Avatar
    Good luck with looking into the matter. I am going to hope that the name and age being the same is only a coincidence, and that it is not indeed the person you know, but yeah...this is truly a terrible situation to be in, especially with the lack of knowing. Probably doesn't mean much, but if there is anything I can do, Kieran, please let me know.
  7. Dantalion's Avatar
    Words mean little, I know- but good luck with your search, Kieran.
  8. Kieran's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Chaos Greyblood
    You have to try. Even if the results are painful, it'll be an eternal mystery unless you try something. Do you know any friends of hers?
    So far as I know, I was pretty much it in town - and nothing about any friends she might've had out of province. But yeah, I'll be heading to the police station today, to see what they'll tell me - I'm not looking forward to it.


    As for the rest of you - thanks, all. I appreciate the sentiments, honestly.
  9. Kieran's Avatar
    So I've been to the police, and they couldn't help me - they either didn't know, or didn't have the authority. And since I never knew how to contact her family (aside from the aforementioned "husband"), their only advice was to wait and see if the news printed a photograph.

    . . . Not what I was hoping to hear, but it's not their fault.
  10. Dark Pulse's Avatar
    ...Hopefully it's not your worst fears realized. I'm going through one of these myself right now, admittedly, but I'd rather not talk about it.

    Try not to let it eat you alive.
  11. RadiantBeam's Avatar
    *hug*

    Don't worry about the fic updates, hon, we'll understand. This sucks, and I dearly hope your friend is all right. My PM box is always open if you want to talk.
  12. Guy's Avatar
    I cannot say much, everyone already said what I wanted to say, just want to say that my prayers are with you.
  13. ZidanReign's Avatar
    My condolences Kieran. I know what your going through. It's just too bad for me that I was too late.

    God Speed.
    Updated May 6th, 2012 at 05:51 PM by ZidanReign
  14. Elf's Avatar
    I'm so sorry about this. Hopefully this won't be what you think it is. Honestly, it could just be some coincidence. Plus, you said she moved away right?
  15. Kieran's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Elf
    I'm so sorry about this. Hopefully this won't be what you think it is. Honestly, it could just be some coincidence. Plus, you said she moved away right?
    It could be a coincidence - her name's not exactly unique. But what throws me is that while it said she recently moved back here from out-of-town, which could fit, the news said she moved here in July of last year - and I can't see why she wouldn't have tried to contact me in over six months.

    . . . Basically, I'm waiting on the media to confirm it for me. Thanks for the sympathies, everybody - they're helping to keep me sane.
  16. RanmaBushiko's Avatar
    That's worrying. I'm hoping it isn't the same girl, Kieran, but if it is, I'm always here if you need to talk with someone about it. Ok?
    We're all here for you, and I'm happy to help.