A Musing Crystal

This writing prompt I challenge you to use all ten titles in a short story or poem.
                                                             1. Distant Dreams
                                                             2. Deadly Silver Sea
                                                             3. Gunman's Rhapsody
                                                             4. The Silent Girl
                                                             5. The Soul Catcher
                                                             6. Kill The Messenger
                                                             7. The First Cut
                                                             8. Shadows
                                                             9. Contest
                                                             10. The Final Tally

Good Luck and have fun getting the creative juices going.