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Richard Bishop

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020

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The Plunderers

Submitted to Contest #68

Bank robbery and waltzing have a lot in common. Both have defined rhythms, and they’re better with a partner. After waiting my turn, like an everyday customer, I handed my note and a paper sack to the blonde girl behind the counter while pulling back my sport coat to show her the butt of my pistol. The note read: This is a robbery Remain Calm, so no one gets hurt. Fill the sack from your drawer. Have a nice day. When she scanned my note, her eyes bulged and flicked from side to side. Her frightened blue peepers filled with disbelief as she s...

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Walking with Spike

Submitted to Contest #67

While Spike sniffed out the good spots, I pondered my chances of getting lain when we got home. Since her promotion, Sally’s libido had plunged towards the negative integers. I hauled Spike away from a tree, and we resumed our regular route through Riley Park. One, two, three thunder cracks shattered my carnal thoughts. Spike barked twice — legs stiff and ears cocked. I froze. Kids? Firecrackers? Hell no. Those were shots. Slap, slap, slap. Running feet pounded towards us. Panicked, I scanned my surroundi...

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