Shelby Summers: A Short Story

Like a beautifully carved figurehead gracing the bow of a magnificent ship, Shelby Summers stood on deck of the "Illusion," staring out across the azure blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay. As the orange setting sun slid beneath the horizon, the evening found her completely consumed in thought, for she had a lot on her mind--mainly murder. Images flashed through her head at lightning speed, piecing together the details of time gone by and with it, her carefully orchestrated plan. Disciplined to near fault, she knew both the rigors and rewards of proper preparation, for this was not the first time, and it wouldn't be the last. Every step, every attention to detail was paramount to a successfully executed plan. She had done her homework and done it well.
As always, they never saw it coming, and even if they had, no one would have ever believed Shelby capable of such heinous acts, but they would be