Gunther looked into his eyes. “I think you understand this a little. I’ve heard that you admire the Rocket. Me too. I know both of them, the original and his successor, and neither would kill you if they knew what you know.
“Unfortunately, I’m not them. The dog and the girl are almost here, and the police are on their way. I don’t see any way that what you know won’t leak, so I’m going to kill you now.”
Ben’s eyes widened and he said, “Wait,” as swords appeared in Gunther’s hands. Gunther raised one sword to swing as if he hadn’t heard anything.
Ben’s life didn’t flash before his eyes. He was still trying to connect to his devices when the sword hit.
Fortunately his death was quick, and he barely screamed at all.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: A Book for Hud
Back In Business A Tale of the Second Life of D.B. Cooper by Nicholas Ahlhelm
Frankie By Scott Bachmann
Stripped Down Blues By Mike Baron
Goon #3 By Drew Hayes
Components A Just Cause Universe Tale By Ian Thomas Healy
Lemonade By Hydrargentium
Here Comes the Pain By T. Mike McCurley
Who Deserves to Die? / Politics as Usual By Landon Porter
The Revenge Cheyanne Young
Too Close by Jim Zoetewey
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