Liberated
Mitch took his earnings to the Sheriff at the back of Mark’s Pub the next night. He was planning on begging. “So, you got my money! I knew you could do it! And…
Misery Loves Company
Mitch desperately wanted his hoodie back. He couldn’t deal anymore tonight. His eyes were full of tears and he just ran home. He ran past the part where his…
Surprise Customer
Mitch heard the scuffle of shoes and he stiffened, ready for his next customer. He stayed in the shadows though, in case it wasn’t a customer. The footsteps…
The First Customer
At 9:30 Duane stopped at the corner of Cypress and 6th where Mitch was waiting in an oversized hooded sweatshirt. He climbed in the car. “Dude, lose the hood…
Acting Normal
Mitch stormed out of the Arnold’s farm house. He pedaled off fast, spitting gravel behind his tires, leaving the whole mess in the dust. One thing was certain…
Employing Himself
“Look, I’m in deep. I need a lot of money, and I need it quick. I came to you because I heard you deal in this kind of thing.” “Deal? You heard what exactly?”…
Finding Duane
Mitch went low key, riding his bike all over town. He waved at the old men in front of Lucy’s Diner. He helped a kid return his library book in the oversized…
Ways to Make Money Fast
Mitch was trying to figure out how to get eight thousand dollars together without his father knowing. He could call in a few favors, but even if they all…
Crime and Punishment
Mitch was down a thousand dollars. He was ready to just walk out. But the stern eyes of the Sheriff glued him to his seat. He was sure the deck was stacked…
On The DownLow
Mitch dressed casually. He wasn’t really sure how this poker thing was going to go down. His plan was to fold early, but he had a feeling this shadowy figure…
Blackmail
Mitch thought he knew something about every person in town. He also thought he could charm or blackmail his way into whatever he wanted. He never thought…