The one-legged gunslinger hopped into the saloon, much to the hilarity of the bawdry patrons who were spitting their tobacco in front of his boot, laying out a brownish sticky carpet all the way to the bar.
“What can I get you?” the bartender asked.
“Revenge.” The gunslinger rolled his R to make it sound even more menacing.
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Great yarn! Well written – thanks!
Put a smile on my face! But I would love to have seen the gunslinger try to mount his steed… now that would be funny!!
Perhaps one day I’ll write a follow-up and describe just that…
The more I think about it, the more I want to saddle up and follow this guy! How did he lose his leg, what happens when he rides into the next town… and was the bartender even telling the truth! Great story…
I really like the story but this line stuck out: “Revenge.” The gunslinger rolled his R to make it sound even more menacing. I´ll definitely be reading more.
This had a great feel to it. I could almost taste the dust.
….shoulda gone for the beer instead…
hehe
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