Stories tagged “Mobster”
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Dangerous Transactions
The threat of violence hung heavy in the air. Everyone in the room eyed each other. Someone was going to have to make the first move. It sure as hell wasn’t going to be me. That was a fast track to a cold slab. I was just here to make sure that i...
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Checks and Lead Deposits
The gun snapped up into his hand, almost like it met his palm half way. Bullets were flying before anybody knew what was happening. I dove to the floor and shot out the over head lights. Rolling to my left as fast I could, I was pleased when bullets ri...
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Balance Transfer
There was mostly silence now. Some of the groaners learned to stay quiet because sound attracted bullets like blood attracts sharks. I was alive and unharmed. The shooter was probably okay too. While professionals do get hurt, I didn’t see anyone...
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Playing for Keeps
Lee lashed out with his foot, polished black shoe catching Ryan in the face. The young man stumbled clutching his head and then crumpled to the ground. “What did I tell you?” The asian mobster snarled. “You get sacked in the third qua...
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Cut From the Team
Ryan tried to roll away. Lee’s free hand darted out and grabbed a fistful of loose jersey, holding it tight. “Hold out your hand, or you will lose an eye. That is another punishment from where I come from. A punishment for those who are too...
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A Host of Second Chances
“Look, I don’t give a rat’s ass about what was said. Just give me the money.” Leonard paused. “Or else.” “But I already paid for goddamn protection this month!” the fat, bald, owner of Pik’N’S...
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Shallow Impressions
Kishi bared her teeth, leaning close enough to Gordo that their noses almost touched. The fat mobster wasn’t visibly impressed and pointedly stuffed a chunk of lobster into his mouth. “I don’t know what kind of men you are used to doi...