Stories tagged “poker”

  • Blackmail

    Mitch thought he knew something about every person in town. He also thought he could charm or blackmail his way into whatever he wanted. He never thought someone would blackmail him. “I know you cheated on Leslie with that farm b*%& and knock...

  • On The DownLow

    Mitch dressed casually. He wasn’t really sure how this poker thing was going to go down. His plan was to fold early, but he had a feeling this shadowy figure wouldn’t let him off the hook too easily. He thought he could lose up to a thousan...

  • Crime and Punishment

    Mitch was down a thousand dollars. He was ready to just walk out. But the stern eyes of the Sheriff glued him to his seat. He was sure the deck was stacked against him. “What’cha got boy?” the Sheriff sneered, he took a swig of his br...

  • Kupier Cowboy: Straight Flush

    Remmi looked at his hand and grimaced. He was already down 2000 credits and couldn’t afford to lose any more. Hell, he thought, I had to spend most of what we made on the Europa job on repairs to the ship and myself. Remmi’s finger twitched...

    • Author: Wilson A.
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.
    • 5 out of 5

  • Kuiper Cowboy: Six Shooter Therapy

    Remmi broke the silence, “Gentelmen, surely there must be some mistake?” “The computer doesn’t lie!” blurted the dandy as he thumbed the console in front of him, signaling the sheriff. Remmi had to think fast. He computed ...

    • Author: Wilson A.
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.
    • 4 out of 5

  • Flushed Out

    “Fold” I announce, throwing away a hand of four Jacks and a King. I’ve been on a hot streak all night. Problem is, Haunch has been staring me down, no doubt suspecting me of cheating. Of course, last time I was playing a game with him...

    • Author: DSCarroll
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.

  • The Cost

    The ace up his sleeve itched a little. “I raise… all I have.” Steel-gray eyes stared back at him unflinching. They squinted. A tongue darted out to quench dry lips. “I… I don’t think you have it. You’re bluffing. I call with… all I have...

  • Poker Face

    The clicking of Frank’s chips was beginning to wear Bob’s patience thin. Frank always did this to entertain himself, see how far he could go. Bob was an easy target, so Frank continued to do so anyway. Bob held his cards close. Patrick, and Isa...

  • The Price To Call

    So, I raise everything you know. To call would take all of the names for snow, Every pronunciation of love linked with every lyrical vocal, Language and math, And a by hand biograph Written in sanscrit With the paw of a kitten. To raise Would take a ...

    • Author: Tad Winslow
    • Posted almost 2 years ago.
    • 5 out of 5

  • A Poker Hand

    I was worried. Could you blame me? It was fifth street. One more ounce of tension and the room would burst. I checked my hand. I went over the odds of the possible hands my foes could have, but I could think of no better hand than the one I held. I exh...