Diary Drabble: Investigation

The atmosphere in the shopping centre since the announcement of an investigation was bemused. Curiosity laced through every conversation, attention turned to every familiar face in the mall.

The oil on canvas painting always appeared out of nowhere, on the same back wall on a spot obscured by CCTV. Though how remained a total mystery; staff could see people walking around that floor section all day long without the footage even jumping.

Today’s was one of a lake house, three members of the b...