Bad Date: A Short Story
📚 Why We Recommend It
A blind date that starts with a spilled latte and ends with a dead body? That’s the kind of chaos Ellery Lloyd specializes in, and Bad Date serves it up with a side of sharp wit and unapologetic fun. When Clara agrees to meet a man from a dating app, she expects awkward small talk, not to stumble into a murder scene—let alone become the prime suspect.
This isn’t your typical crime story. It’s a zippy, laugh-out-loud romp through the absurdity of modern dating, where every text notification feels like a clue and every awkward grin hides a potential secret. Lloyd balances suspense with humor so deftly, you’ll find yourself racing to solve the mystery while snorting at Clara’s internal monologues about ghosting and catfishing.
What makes it irresistible? Clara is a protagonist you’ll root for—flawed, flustered, and far too relatable as she navigates a night that goes from “meh” to “mayhem” in 60 seconds. By the end, you’ll be craving more: not just to wrap up the case, but to see if this disaster of a date could somehow, against all odds, turn into something… good. For anyone who’s survived a cringe-worthy meetup (or just loves a mystery with a side of chaos), this short story is pure joy.
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