Ashton Macaulay
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Hangin’ Around – 6
Posted on June 11, 2021 1 Comment
Herb Withers watched in horror as Jeremiah raised his hitherto unused pistol. The barrel was pointed right at Herb’s chest, and before there was any chance to react, a deafening thunderclap rocked him backward.
Hangin’ Around – 5
Posted on June 7, 2021 3 Comments
Fall came, quickly followed by winter, and the hangings slowed, so they had plenty of time to practice, and even more for Maggie to be frustrated at the lack of progress.
Hangin’ Around – 4
Posted on June 3, 2021 5 Comments
All Maggie wanted to do was ask Adam about the possession, but a bet was a bet.
Hangin’ Around – 3
Posted on June 1, 2021 6 Comments
The following month was hot, the sun’s scorching rays beating down on the packed earth and sending waves through the otherwise clear air.
Hangin’ Around – 1
Posted on May 23, 2021 6 Comments
“It’s all in the feet. See? See how much he’s kicking? Can’t conserve a breath like that, no sir.” Maggie looked up at the man swinging from the high branch of Hangman’s Tree. She felt a twinge of sympathy, but mostly anticipation. A pocket watch ticked slowly in her hand.
