Not the house or fortress, or the size that I wanted, but after some frustration I was lazy, and this wasn't working. Gave up with this. Word count 75 Joe heard a gunshot followed by pounding on his cabin door. When he opened the door … Continue reading Shelter
Tag: Murder
Rescued From Aliens
Couldn't afford a Tesla picture Word count 507 I know I’m not the first to wish for a do over or a time machine to change what I’ve done. My fights with wife Betty had become more extreme over little things. Her haircut, me … Continue reading Rescued From Aliens
Details
Somebody doesn't make it out alive Word count 133 “I brought you to this abandoned factory where no one can hear us and we can’t be disturbed to revise the plan to kill your wife”. “What could be simpler? I told you that … Continue reading Details
Dead End
Slower than a speeding bullet Word count 175 “It’s all good Jen. I’m not suspected and the insurance paid the death benefit. We can spend the rest of our lives together with no money worries.” “About ‘us’ – I’m afraid that I led you on. … Continue reading Dead End
Ghosted
Going down Word Count 191 “I never thought Chad would be such a jerk. He said that he loved me, we were getting along great and then he ghosted me. No warning, no texts, no explanation, just gone. I’d don’t know how I would … Continue reading Ghosted
Paperback Writer
Cocktail Word count 578 Back at Jason’s apartment, Debra asked “I hope that you remember that it’s our one year anniversary of dating. Do you have anything special in mind?” “I’m not proposing marriage if that’s what you think, even though we make a great … Continue reading Paperback Writer
Dig
Mine, I mean his weapon of choice Word count 495 I’m a volunteer at Ryon State Park, named after an early settler Aristotle Ryon. I’m a two way guy in that I edit the Ryon Newsletter and do physical work in the park, … Continue reading Dig
Sleep
Bad likeness / bad bed Word count 78 I was awakened about 3am by kitchen noise. My young, beautiful blonde wife came back to our bedroom with a butcher knife and said “I’m going to kill you.” I jumped out of bed and ran out of the … Continue reading Sleep
Meds
Take daily or else Word count 589 As they did for the last eleven years, Duke and Jane packed up for their two week vacation at their secluded cabin at Frog Lake in the Cascades. As always, Duke told Jane to pack his xydox. … Continue reading Meds
Trigger
Bad idea Word count 2315 I’m out target shooting in the country when I hear the gravel crunch and somebody yells “Hey asshole, what are you doing?” Without thinking, I turn and shoot him. Well, shit, nobody should sneak up on somebody and scare … Continue reading Trigger
Doug Hawley 