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Trapped

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PUBLISHED SHORT STORY in True Blue To Protect and To Serve

Deadly Force

Friday the 13th

By John Wills









Quite frankly, the shot surprised me.  The combination of seeing the muzzle flash, hearing the loud report, and feeling the incredible impact in my chest, caused me to momentarily lose my bearings.  I slumped against the wall and lowered myself to the floor, needing to reassess my situation.  A few seconds later came the second shot…

Read the rest of the story here

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"The Nightstand," an award-winning short story about loss.  This story won First Place in the Virginia Golden Nib contest.

click here to read The Nightstand

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"Misplaced Trust," a story about a daring prison escape and its aftermath. This story won second prize in the Virginia Golden Nib contest.

Click here to read Misplaced Trust

Read about an Olympic Dream almost realized

Click here to read: World Class Change

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Many of my articles can be found on my "Contributor's Page"
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Contributors' Page John M. Wills

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13