A Mexican Standoff

by thebetweenspace

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Dr. Barry laughed maniacally. “You want answers? You want the truth?”

“Spare me the next line, grandpa,” Kyle shot back. “And get to the point.”

“These aren’t real terrorists. They’re paid actors, albeit greedy, soulless actors, but actors nevertheless. The entire hostage situation is a red herring. Bet you weren’t expecting that you little twit.”

“Then why are you wounded, Captain Crimson?”

“They have to find evidence of my ‘death,’ silly boy. Otherwise, somebody might come looking for me. And I clearly don’t want to be found.”

“What exactly are you up to?” Maria asked, sheepishly.

“Let’s just say the church is about to suffer some economic setbacks, Susie-Q.”

Tim and Nick burst into the room, guns in hand. One aimed at Kyle, one at Maria. What they had was a Mexican standoff.

Numbers back in his favor, Dr. Barry looked rather smug. That was until Tim started talking.

“We have a problem, sir. One of the hostages contacted 911. I’d say we have about five minutes to get the hell out of dodge.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. A Mexican Standoff

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 7 months ago

    Quite a twist and change-up on your very dark scenario. I suppose I should have known when you chose to describe hostages being led elsewhere with only the sound of gunshots as evidence. Nicely done to deepen the terror but stay consistent with the eventually revealed reality.

  2. A Mexican Standoff

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very twisty. And very stupid on the priest’s part.

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