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McCutchen’s Bones: p.10

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

“Junior!” I turned to see my old man creeping out from under his covers like death’s spindly pet. “It wasn’t either of our faults.” His shriveled frame bounced and tossed with the jolting movements of the wagon. “For God’s sake, get down and hold on.” I was trying to think of a way to get … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.10

McCutchen’s Bones: p.11

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

The second driver had hesitated until he spotted his buddy flopping in the road like a fish tossed on shore. That seemed to clarify his predicament—the new directive being something about killing me. Each driver carried a Tommy Gun. One of them lay on the seat beside me while the other unleashed a torrent of … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.11

McCutchen’s Bones: p.12

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

Slow and steady, I rolled up to the gate. As far as the guards knew, I had permission to be here. Right? But Lipscomb’s words about the hospital folk shooting first kept replaying in my mind. I hailed them before they had a chance. “Supplies! Got a wagon load for the hospital.” Irritated, the less … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.12