The Collector
Solid footfalls stopping outside the hotel room door. A shadow blocking the light from the weak hallway bulb. My whiskey soaked breath making me sick. ESPN on the cheap TV, replaying the final highlights of the game again and again.
Showing the buzzer beater. The impossible shot. The one chance in a million.
The money.
Gone.
A single knock at the door. No need to ask who it is. No strength in my legs to open it.
No matter.
A rustle of clothing. A soft click as the safety is switched from on to off.
It will all be over soon.
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Welcome to the Challenge. This was an intense piece of writing.
ReplyDeleteWow. Sounds like the seedy side of town, where gambling losses had best be paid before the Collector comes. Excellent imagery.
ReplyDeleteThis gave me goosebumps.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to 100 Words.
Your words caused a shiver to crawl up my spine. The meaning is crystal clear in what you do and don't say. Wonderful writing!
ReplyDeleteA 100 word lesson in why to not gamble. Excellent writing.
ReplyDeleteYikes! I expected something unflattering, but not that. Nice portayal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing! Completely saw and felt it.
ReplyDeleteAh, the seedy side of gambling.
ReplyDeleteVery well written!
Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Looking forward to the next prompt!
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