William Allfree

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“The Assassin” by William Allfree

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The Assassin. For the third time, Gregory opened his bag to check his equipment. His touch lingered on the silk cord, thick and ominous as a hangman’s noose, and the duct tape lying beside it. His camera had a fresh roll of film and was ready for action. His fingers caressed the sheath of Betsy—a Hibben Survivor knife with a blade that gleamed with ten inches of deadly promise. He patted his trouser pockets, ensuring the handcuff key rested within their depths. Anticipation made his hands shake as he lifted the cup of coffee to his mouth. H...

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I'm 83, still going strong. I have one novel, a political thriller, 'Sanctuary in Shadows' published on Amazon and three non-fiction books 'Locked and Loaded: Gunfight Dynamics for Writers,' 'Writing Dialogue That Shows, Not Tells' and 'Unfiltered Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Recognizing and Eliminating Filter Words'.