Stories tagged with "assassin"

  • Friendly Assassin

    “I’ve been sent to kill you.”

    “Really?”

    “Yes.”

    “You’re awful friendly for a murderer.”

    “I’m professional about it. And I’...

  • Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge] Inspired by text

    “Your highness, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, please, step this way.”

    I stood behind the large gardens on Apple Quay, waiting fo…

  • Shoot Away Inspired by text

    The bullet ripped through the flesh of her abdomen. The assassin watched her slump to the ground, slowly. The flash of recogn…

  • The Mark (3) Inspired by text

    Shane spread the contents of the envelope out on the floor and delved into the life that was William Bledsoe. According to a …

  • The Mark

    Shane walked slowly around the studio apartment, glancing at the oddities displayed on various pieces of furniture, careful n…

  • Thoughts of a Sphinx Inspired by text

    The Magistrates arrived, looking wary. Davin and the Vampire Magistrate, Richmal, were peaking out from behind them. Melisizw…

  • Flying Dragon Inspired by a photo

    “You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry.”

    “Who?”

    “My dragon.”

    “I don’t see a dragon.”

    “He’s on my face.”

    “That’s… a tat…

  • Earthquake Inspired by text

    I put Davincent behind me protectively, racking all the minds around. I felt one shy away from me. Bingo. I tried to clue int…

  • The Contract Inspired by a photo

    They told me it’d be easy, damn their eyes. They paid me cash up front, nonsequential serial numbers, twenties and fifties an…

  • To Be Sure Inspired by text

    Hans wrapped his arm around Tatiana’s waist, playing it cool. The man’s eyes were deep blue, with bruise-like circles beneath…