Jake Randolph in "Bourbon On The Rocks" Pt. 169
I looked at him and said, “Never let it be said that I dashed your hopes, Cal. Let’s do it the hard way.”
He smiled as I felt a sharp pain on the back of my neck. Then everything abruptly went black.
When I came to I thought Cal and the two goons were standing on their heads until I realized I was hanging upside down over the water from a giant stevedore’s hook. My hands were tied behind my back with tow rope and my feet were bound with a heavy chain that was hanging on the stevedore’s hook…
- Category: Crime, Murder & Mystery
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Christopher over 6 years ago
I'll have to leave it there for tonight. Hang around, though!
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Neville Hunt over 6 years ago
I don’t know about Jake being a masochist... you’re certainly exhibiting sadistic behaviour here ☹️
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Steve McBrevity over 6 years ago
« Just get out of that, Houdini » Cal drawled rubbing his hands.
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Christopher over 6 years ago
Sorry for the delay in the story, Neville. I couldn't post the whole scene last night.
Steve, it's funny you mention Houdini. Jake references him a few drabbles later.
Thanks, Drew.