New Story: The Colombian

by Fred on 2-21-2011 â Category: Miscellany

Spinetingler published my story "The Colombian" this morning.

The sedan crunched over gravel on Marcoâs driveway. Marco squinted into the early afternoon sun. The visitor stepped out of the sedan and started down the stone steps toward the shore. Marco grimaced and turned back to his traps.

âHowâs it going, Marco?â The visitor stopped at the bottom of the stairs.

âYou never visit with good news, Albright.â

The detective smeared the sweat on his forehead. âYour brotherâs in trouble again.â

Marco reset the last trap and dropped it into the water. âWhat else is new?â

âThis wonât go away with probation and a fine. You hear about the two city cops who got shot?â

Read the whole thing at Spinetingler.