A Twist Of Noir

Last Rights

Father Conner got gunned down on the corner of 19th Street and Grand Avenue yesterday.
I knew it was coming and maybe I should have warned him.
But his small, sweaty hands had taught me years ago to keep my mouth shut, so I did.

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3 Responses to “A Twist Of Noir”

Cristina Ungstad Yu Says:
August 3, 2010 at 6:35 am

Wow. What a powerful story in just three sentences. Perfectly executed–no pun intended!

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RS Bohn Says:
August 3, 2010 at 5:31 pm

Wow. I don’t know what else to add — that is, indeed, an incredibly powerful story in only three sentences.

(here via Chris Hugh’s rec)

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ajhayes2 Says:
August 3, 2010 at 9:16 pm

Thank you both for the kind words.
AJ
PS: Puns are greatly appreciated ’round here, Cristina.

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