Bad Date: A Short Story

📚 Why We Recommend It
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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.