Monday, 3 October 2011

Stories in 55-words-or-less

'Bedtime Story' by Jeff Whitmore (1987)

"Careful honey, it's loaded," he said, re-entering the bedroom.

Her back rested against the headboard. "This for your wife?"

"No. Too chancy. I'm hiring a professional."

"How about me?"

He smirked. "Cute. But who'd be dumb enough to hire a lady hit man?"

She wet her lips, sighting along the barrel.

"Your wife?"

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