Flash Fiction February 2026 Prompt: Scar (write a scene without stating any thoughts directly imply them only through character action)
Start time: 0214
Dr. Yue Ruolan Tan, Medical Examiner, performing Forensic Autopsy of Jane Doe.
Full written report to follow.
Age: 26
Identified by civilian walking dog.
Received with clothing and personal effects including a wallet, a diamond ring, and a small leather bag intact. No obvious tears to clothing.
TOD estimate based on initial liver temperature: within the past 24 hours postmortem findings consistent with this estimate.
Initial external examination shows ocular petechiae and bruising pattern consistent with manual strangulation. Additional bruising found throughout the body. Debris samples taken from fingernails- labs pending. Scars on bilateral forearms. ? Past defensive wounds in appropriate context. Surgical scarring at left knee, LRQ abdomen noted.
Beginning internal examination with Y incision from clavicle.
Initial examination of abdominal cavity reveals absent appendix. All other organs present. Weights of individual organs, descriptions, and tissue sample results can be found in full report.
Upon completion of full dissection and internal examination organs were returned. Incisions closed according to procedure for minimal cosmetic damage. Scars from past defensive wounds visible depending on body position.
Post completion of additional labs, a complete autopsy report will be available in approximately 15 weeks with summary, detailed report on findings, and hypothesized cause of death.
End time: 0619
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