For Sale by Owner

"For Sale by Owner” was originally published in 2000 in Murderous Intent Mystery Magazine. “I'm interested in relationships, particularly family relationships,” Marcia told a library audience recently. “I introduce a cast of characters, throw in a monkey wrench and watch to see what happens!” In this off-beat story, the "monkey wrench" is Sheila, a prospective buyer for Stanley and Millie’s longtime home. Millie is looking forward to relocating to Florida, but Stanley . . . well, when couples disagree, the consequences can be unpredictable—and deadly.