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Jackpot

Jackpot

by | Jun 12, 2026 | P, Peter Lingard, Short Story

Are you reading this because I’m dead? If I don’t write it, will I live? I know people do this kind of thing in books and movies but I feel like an idiot. I guess, if I am dead, it doesn’t matter. +++++Phillip, Jonathon and I buy – bought? – a lottery...
An Unforeseen Wrinkle

An Unforeseen Wrinkle

by | Jan 9, 2026 | P, Peter Lingard, Short Story

I found my victim through social media where he was a very active participant. Once I had convinced myself he was the right person, I made my preparations. I dyed my shaggy blonde beard dark brown, purchased a New York Yankees baseball cap and a pair of horn-rimmed...
Anger Management

Anger Management

by | Apr 1, 2025 | P, Peter Lingard, Short Story

Sylvia Thompson arrived home to find her daughter absent and surmised ten-year-old Jennifer had gone to see a friend after school. When her husband, Eric returned from work, he asked after the girl. +++++‘I don’t know where she is. Her schoolbag is here, so she...
A Couple of Horses

A Couple of Horses

by | Mar 21, 2025 | P, Peter Lingard, Short Story

Whenever certain people can’t recoup debts through the legal system, they call my father or me. We’re quicker to collect, cheaper and more trustworthy than lawyers. If said debtors want to pay us not to maim them, well, we’re open to deals. We won’t make arrangements...