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Del Rio Con Amor: p.12

May 10, 2012June 14, 2011 by David Mark Brown

Chancho blinked furiously from the combination of bright sun and whipping wind. Ah Puch held him by his bandoliers while the others stood clear of the swinging pipe. “We only get one chance at this.” Ah Puch cautioned. “Yes, yes. Miss it and the tail-end of the train will be kissing ours goodbye.” Chancho shook … Read more Del Rio Con Amor: p.12

Del Rio Con Amor: p.11

May 10, 2012June 10, 2011 by David Mark Brown

Plunging downward Chancho latched the magnetic-heel explosive to the coupling as gunfire echoed in the confined space between the two cars. The near miss ricocheted off the passenger car laden with Constitutional conscripts. Off balance and flailing for some part of the train that would keep him from being shot, Chancho grabbed the bottom of … Read more Del Rio Con Amor: p.11

Del Rio Con Amor: p.10

May 10, 2012June 7, 2011 by David Mark Brown

Wind tugging his sombrero, Chancho cracked the heel of his boot hard on the coupling. The deteriorating railroad ties of the alternate track blurred beneath his feet. Ah Puch steadied him as he twisted the heel around 90 degrees. With a quick yank Chancho ripped it from the rest of the boot. A phosphorus- and … Read more Del Rio Con Amor: p.10