Laundry Day

by Stacy Juba

Not available on Kindle at this time. Visit below URL for A FREE AUDIOBOOK EDITION AND FREE E-BOOK EDITIONS. A short story by mystery author Stacy Juba. When Gregg accidentally discovers his neighbor's lingerie collection drip-drying in her shower, he stares in fascination at a scene that looks like laundry day at the whorehouse. After his neighbor is found dead - strangled with her own fishnet stocking - the next victim might even be closer to home.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories, Ebooks, Novella

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2011

About the author

Author of Storybook Valley fairy tale chick lit series, the Hockey Rivals YA sports series, suspenseful cozy mysteries, and more. Stop by Stacy's website to get your FREE Storybook Valley Welcome Kit. Stacy is also an affordable freelance editor and lover of happy endings. Check out her other website: https://www.hockeyrivalsbooks.com/

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick short story about dirty laundry and secrets. Great for a coffee break read.
* Original review on Google Play Books *

[Christy Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Laundry Day is marketed as a mystery short story. Mysteries usually need time to percolate in order for you to feel the ambiance and take note of the clues. Certain authors - Doyle, Poe - can do a mysterious short story well. Laundry Day doesn’t quite get there for me. It’s fine but I didn’t get much from it. A husband and wife gets mixed up with the lives of their neighbors and secrets are revealed with terrible consequences. I felt like the pacing was too quick and the reveal suffered because it felt like everything happened too fast for this to be a real mystery. This one just wasn’t for me.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intrigue, murder mystery, suspense (and suspenders!). What more could you ask for from a short story? This story will grab your attention, pull in you in, keep you guessing. Most of all, it will entertain you. When Stacy Juba describes a character's emotions you can almost feel them yourself. If you're not familiar with this author's writing there are also sample chapters from her novels included as a bonus feature in this free download, and a Q & A with the author. A riveting read.

[Bre · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an OKAY little book for someone who needs something to read on their lunch break. The twist at the end was good but not that shocking.

[Miranda Whore · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for a fulfilling story, this isn't it. It's not in the least bit smutty, so if you are looking for a little dirty quickie, turn away now. The one thing it had going for it was the twist at the end. I almost didn't see that coming, so well played author lady well played.

[Rajah J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will I want expecting that

[Corrine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story but well-written. I was surprised on the turn of events.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't expecting that ending.

[J. King · Rating 3 out of 5]

An OK short story. Not a mystery in the traditional sense. Not too heavy on the suspense. Nor did the characterization or character development blow me away—in fact, I thought the central character change was insufficiently motivated. No thematic elements jumped out at me, either. Nor any great humorous lines (unless you find other people's problems humorous), though with mildly humorous moments. "Cute" is the word that comes immediately to mind, but with a bitter twist that left me wondering mostly, Where do the characters go from here? (Although on second thought, that's a twist that Hitchock might've been proud of, and definitely makes the story re-readable.)

The ebook also includes a sampling of Stacy Juba's work: worth checking out if you think you might like it.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

another short story. 33 pages not much too tell without giving away a lot. so you have Greg ready to do a repair job on the one dead neighbor while he finds all her lingerie hanging in the bathroom and he gets to thinking his wife should be doing this for him. whatever. his wife should have lingerie if you ask me.
so I'm saying it's too short to tell much but unfortunately t didn't do a thing for me, too short, no really getting to know characters. nothing I really like but I give it a 3 star for decent story and Destructiveness.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the description indicates, this short story is predicated on the sexual fantasies that result when Gregg sees his neighbor's lingerie hanging up to dry while he's there to help with a household repair. He starts to consider having his wife wear similar undergarments, and talks with her about it.

The suspense is low, although the twist at the end was surprising. The rest of the eBook is samples of Juba's full-length fiction.

[WiLoveBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has everything I like in a short story. Feels like a complete story, even though it is short, and you get a good feel for the characters. The twist at the end was something I didn't see coming. An interesting little mystery.
I got the audio free through the author's website. A quick listen, less than 30 minutes, with a great narrator.

[Neil · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining short story from the pen of Stacy Juba. Not much can really be said without giving anything away. It was well written and will engage the reader, despite it being over all too soon. The rest of the 'book' was taken up with an interview with the writer (which gives a bit of an insight), and a couple of chapters from two other works.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story. I wasn't too surprised by the ending, but I think that's because I'd read reviews stating that there was a twist at the end. Certainly worth a quick read and I liked the author's style enough to say that I'll read more of her work.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting enough.

[June · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found this short story Free on amazon.com for kindle users. The story is more than short and sooo predictable...

[Darcia Helle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story shows off Stacy Juba's excellent skills with mystery writing. I was reminded of how much I loved her two novels and I hope she hurries up with number three!

[Sarah Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read. I didn't think it would end the way it did. I will definitely be reading more from this author!

[Naznin Azeez · Rating 3 out of 5]

The beginning was interesting enough. The author has written in a nice way. Surely I never saw the ending coming!. But somehow I expected something better.

[Teresa Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute "ah ha" short story

[NVTony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good quick mystery. Had twists which added to story.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining short story that was intriguing with a nice twist. A good read.