George Goodell

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“Devil's Canyon” by George Goodell

Submitted to Contest #24

“Money can’t buy you everything, Mister,” said TJ Mackie, the square-faced owner and sometimes clerk at Mackie’s General Store. Jacob Hawley was eying the young girl in the scant dress stocking shelves on the far end of the store. “I know,” Jacob said, nodding, “How far d’you reckon to Devil’s Canyon from here?” TJ Mackie’s face twitched slightly, “By horse?” Jacob nodded. “I’d reckon a day or so, unless you’ve got a wagon then I’d give it two. What business have you got in Devil’s Canyon?” Mackie said in a squeaky voice. Jacob Hawley leane...

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Writer based in Brooklyn, NY