criminal stories long stories Patrick Ritter Monday, March 1, 2021 Improving The Odds by Patrick Ritter Inveterate gambler Rake Mosely owes money he hasn't got to California's Ukrainian mafia, and hopes he can do a job for them instead; by Patrick Ritter. Rake Mosely picked up his pace. It was bad enough to be called in like this. But if he was late, no telling what the maniac Lisko would do. Hell, it was almost midnight, something was up. How did he ever let it get this far? Stupid question… Read more Labels: criminal stories long stories Patrick Ritter 7 comments:
medium length stories Patrick Ritter real life stories Monday, June 15, 2020 A Higher Court by Patrick Ritter To what lengths will the director of a Rochester hospital go to protect his staff? By Patrick Ritter. Doctor Andrew Hanlon jogged down the middle of an empty street. Without people or cars, it was eerily quiet for a Rochester suburb. Even the dogs were sheltering in place. Despite the deserted streets, Hanlon's morning runs were about the only normal thing in his life. As director of the Roch… Read more Labels: medium length stories Patrick Ritter real life stories 5 comments:
futuristic stories Patrick Ritter pick of the month short stories Monday, May 13, 2019 Something Extra by Patrick Ritter Patrick Ritter imagines a world in which track racers' mechanical hearts are fine-tuned like F1 vehicles, but it's a future Scott Ryan is determined to resist. Scott Ryan rose out of a deep stretch. He glanced up at the stadium clock above the track infield. Fifteen minutes until the start of the race. Scott felt strong and ready. He started jogging along the edge of the infield past th… Read more Labels: futuristic stories Patrick Ritter pick of the month short stories 9 comments:
criminal stories medium length stories Patrick Ritter Friday, March 8, 2019 The Best Revenge by Patrick Ritter Mike fears his mother has been conned and wants revenge, but is it too late? By Patrick Ritter. It came back right after dessert. "Happy birthday, Mom," Mike said, unwrapping a small birthday cake. "I couldn't fit eighty candles on it, but I know you don't like too much fuss." "It's perfect," she replied. "What a nice surprise, Michael. And I ha… Read more Labels: criminal stories medium length stories Patrick Ritter 7 comments: