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The Patrolman - 45 (2/2)

Lacey extended an arm and gently pushed Hartsfield aside, clearing the line of fire.

The Patrolman - 45 (1/2)

'Look away,' Lacey said, drawing his pistol.

The Patrolman - 44

Mr. Slate crouched in the alley behind the pharmacy, next to a reeking dumpster.

The Rigger-2 (of 2)

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WEDNESDAY The light was definitely beginning to go. He checked the time, the piece of paper. 18.55. Safe crossing ended at 19.20. Time to start...

The Rigger-1

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THE RIGGER MONDAY Brad picked up the pace, his heavy boots ringing on the hard grey tarmac. “Should have checked that tide table properly,” he...
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All's Well That Ends Well

I suppose you could say my life was like a fairytale back in 1983. In a place far away in the past, I'd just had my baby, but found myself in a...
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Rust and Dust 2

‘There’s a strange smell in here.’ She paused in the doorway as if to gather it up and make certain. She was small but had that wide-eyed presence...
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Barbers protect men’s egos, hairdressers threaten them.

A few months ago, I went to a hairdresser’s and was treated like royalty. Before I’d even sat down, I was offered a drink - coffee, sparkling water,...

Allow Me To Be Blunt

What are you scared of?” He haunted me. Not just in touch but in thoughts lingering in areas that should ’ ve been off limits, introducing pleasures...
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Low

My husband thinks he’s making an effort. He brings over a whisky and soda, placing the tumbler on a coaster on the coffee table.
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