SQUARE
“SQUARE” by Carl Robinette is a flash fiction story, originally published at EveryDayFiction.com
Dave is just one man in a battle of wills against the head of a criminal organization. Dave’s reputation precedes him, but is reputation enough to get out from under the thumb of a potential violent crime boss?
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The old man stood behind the bar looking virile, tan and strong for his age. He didn’t slouch and his cabana wear was well fitted. He held an unlit cigar between his teeth. He took it out and grinned like a politician when Dave walked through the door.
The old man said, “Deadly Dave,” and put the cigar back in his mouth.
Dave had never actually killed anyone outside of war but rumors were easy to get started, and just as easy to stick, even back then. So it was in this fashion that Dave had found himself with a nickname. The nickname came with a reputation.
The old man said, “Margarita?”
He held up the frosty pitcher as if to explain to Dave what a margarita was.
Dave said, “Yeah. Sounds good. Thanks.”
The old man left Dave standing there holding the bag while he rimmed two glasses with lime and salt, his gameshow grin glowing with the cigar between his teeth. He walked around from behind the bar carrying the drinks and handed one to Dave. They cheersed to each other’s health and drank.
Praise for “Luck & Retribution”
**4.3 Stars on Every Day Fiction **
“Got a nice shiver out of this one.”
Carl Robinette 