Stories tagged “quick cash”

  • Finding Duane

    Mitch went low key, riding his bike all over town. He waved at the old men in front of Lucy’s Diner. He helped a kid return his library book in the oversized return bin. He casually checked every alley around town. He finally saw a black Lexus pa...

  • Employing Himself

    “Look, I’m in deep. I need a lot of money, and I need it quick. I came to you because I heard you deal in this kind of thing.” “Deal? You heard what exactly?” This was an interview, and Mitch did not want to mess this up. ...

  • Acting Normal

    Mitch stormed out of the Arnold’s farm house. He pedaled off fast, spitting gravel behind his tires, leaving the whole mess in the dust. One thing was certain, JoAnn was pregnant. He still didn’t know if she was keeping it, but he wasn̵...

  • The First Customer

    At 9:30 Duane stopped at the corner of Cypress and 6th where Mitch was waiting in an oversized hooded sweatshirt. He climbed in the car. “Dude, lose the hood. You look like a dealer! You trying to get yourself arrested?” “Sorry,”...

  • Surprise Customer

    Mitch heard the scuffle of shoes and he stiffened, ready for his next customer. He stayed in the shadows though, in case it wasn’t a customer. The footsteps stopped and there was an eerie silence before the man spoke. “I’m here for th...

  • Misery Loves Company

    Mitch desperately wanted his hoodie back. He couldn’t deal anymore tonight. His eyes were full of tears and he just ran home. He ran past the part where his legs screamed in protest. He ran past the part where his lungs threatened to come out of ...