Click.
Fuck.
Without looking I can sense the man behind me,
ready to pull the trigger.
"Get up! Hands were I can see them!" He snarls, kicking my thigh
I get onto my feet, My hands resting by my side.
"Hands up. Or I shoot" he says, I see the fear in his eyes
I take one step forward
"I'll shoot!" He repeats, now his hands trembling
One more step.
"Maybe you should pull the fuckin' trigger" I sigh as I take another step forward
We are now a meter apart.
He closes his eyes then pulls the lever. Nothing but a click, the guns empty.
With on swift kick and a punch to his nose, the mans laying on his stomach my
knees holding his legs and my hands restraining back his arms.
"It's my turn to pull a trigger" I giggle mentally as I take out my shinny pistol
The barrel now pointed at his head.
"This is for Ethan" Is the last words I say before I pull the trigger.
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Short story, 15+, all rights reserved.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.