Tag: threats

  • Broken Windows

    The window was broken before I even knew what happened.  The one thing I did know was I didn’t have enough money to fix it. I tried to slide back into the woods before the owner of the car came out of the grocery store, but wasn’t sure if I had made in in time.…

  • Speak with Authority

    “Watch your pretty mouth,” the stranger said as he stuck his finger into my face as I tried to back away.  I’m not even sure where this man had come from or why he was so upset.  I hadn’t even said or done anything but try and cross the street.  As he continued to yell and shake his…

  • Saving My Father

    “I know there are more than this,” Jason demanded.  “If you don’t give them to me you will die.  And so will your father.  But his death will be much slower and more painful.”  I knew Jason and I knew what he was capable of.  Hurting my dad was new, but not unexpected.  In the past all his rage had been solely directed at…