Gemotions

"Perfect!" declared Emily, clapping her hands together. The newly renovated backyard, complete with a sparkling pool and a fire pit, felt like her own private paradise. She’d spent weeks designing and overseeing the project, and the final result was a dream. She began to prance around the pool, enjoying the feeling of the sun on her skin, humming a silly tune.

A knock startled her, and she opened the door to find two stern-faced detectives. They explained the history of the house, a grisly story she’d never considered. A murder. She found herself struggling to hold back a giggle as the detective spoke.

"So, you see, the victim was found right here..." the officer explained, pointing to a spot near the pool. "The pool? Excellent staging for a murder scene," she blurted out, before catching herself and covering her mouth. Her grin was nearly uncontainable.