Crime Suspenstories #22

In Each and Every Package follows Norman and Sally, who have orchestrated a deadly plan to eliminate Norman’s wife so they can start anew in New York. After Sally undergoes plastic surgery and perfects her voice to impersonate the wife, Norman carries out the murder—only to find their escape is haunted by a twist neither expected. As they celebrate their newfound freedom with a game show win, a chilling revelation pulls them back to the past, where their secret is being unearthed in the most unexpected place.

In "Monotony," a weary bank clerk named Mr. Gans finds himself unexpectedly entrusted with delivering cash to the reclusive, irritable octogenarian Mrs. Courtright. What begins as a routine task slowly shifts as her sharp demeanor gives way to unexpected warmth, stirring something unfamiliar in Gans. As his confidence grows, so does his temptation—until a sudden death sends him spiraling into paranoia, leading to a choice that changes everything.

In "Cinder Block," a desperate plan to murder Pat’s wealthy husband spirals into tragedy when the fire they set traps her inside the burning apartment. With Conrad gone and the fire department delayed, Pat is left to face the flames alone—her final leap to freedom sealing both their fates.