Terror at the Mini-Mart
December 3rd, 2006
A catchy story I came across
Wisdom
Sat 18 Nov 2006
“Terror at the Mini-Mart”
Posted by Steve B under Creative Writing , Fiction , Work Avoidance
“Do you take checks?”
“I’m sorry, sir, no checks.” He felt a sudden tightness in his chest, the first hints of a panicky fear. Oh please, dear god, no.
“Uhmm….Credit Card?” he ventured hopefully.
“No, sir. Cash Only, I’m afraid.” The tightness became a vise around his ribs, crushing against his heart. He gulped once, then twice, and with a trembling hand, drew out his wallet and fished out a couple of bills.