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Gun Play

September 24, 2025 8 Comments

By Dart Humeston

“Walk a block ahead and then turn into the alley,” he said, gun in my ribs.

“That dark alley? No way I am going there.”

“You will or you will regret it! Now move!”

“No.” I stood my ground. “If you want to shoot me, do it here, right on this sidewalk with dozens of eyewitnesses and security cameras.” I glared at him, then stuck my tongue out for good measure.

“The alley, now!” he whined.

“Nope.”

Tears came.

“Come on, Dad. Play right!”

I leaned down to wipe his tears.

That is when he squirted me right in the face.

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Comments

  1. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    September 24, 2025 at 8:39 am

    Nice one! Love the transition between the father/child roles.

    Reply
  2. Mary says

    September 24, 2025 at 9:43 am

    Loved the story. Dialogue brought it alive and kept me hooked. I never expected the ending wonderful writing

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  3. Elaine says

    September 24, 2025 at 10:16 am

    I laughed out loud. The twist at the end was brilliant.

    Reply
  4. dlherrmann says

    September 24, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Lovely ending. I didn’t expect the “Dad.”

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    • Mike Slagle says

      September 24, 2025 at 11:54 am

      Loved this! Well done.

      Reply
  5. Lisa H. Owens says

    September 24, 2025 at 12:27 pm

    I love it and the cute little twist at the end. I especially loved the quip:

    “That dark alley? No way I am going there.”

    It made me LOL!

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  6. Jo Gatenby says

    September 24, 2025 at 4:18 pm

    Agreed – wonderful twist! Well done!

    Reply
  7. Alex says

    September 24, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    Hahaha this is cute and hilarious! Great twist at the end. Kudos, Dart!

    Reply

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