Mime

Crime-noir meets ghost-horror in this short thriller.

Mobster thugs Pauli and Mouse come across a street clown late at night who seems to know more than he's telling. Maybe too much.

But you know the best thing about killing a mime? No one hears him scream.

Then again, by the time this story is over, it won't be him screaming.

For more short horror stories for adults, check out the bewitching collection of dark tales A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley. If you dare...

The Grit & Shadows Collection: J. D. Brink'sseries of urban fantasy, crime noir, vampire horror, and more. They feature wise guys and private eyes, black magic and bleak futures, your deepest desires and the road to damnation.

• A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley - Four tales of temptation and terror.
• Kiss of the Maiden - Five stories of gritty heroes and bloody resolve.
• One-Eyed Jacks – A novel of urban fantasy, crime noir, and Asian myth.