A sudden gunshot rang out, smoke fumed from the top window of the inn which filled James' lungs. He finally let go of the dying ostler. Realisation hit him like a ton of bricks. He flew up to the top bedroom and there lay before him, his beautiful ebony haired daughter in a pool of her own blood with a bullet hole just under her chest. All the life drained out of James just like it did to Bess. If he couldn't bring her back he used that same musket and went with her.
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The Highwayman (My way)
Short StoryThe Highwayman, some say he is a villain, some say he is a hero but they all know that he is an outlaw, a thief and a fugitive. He finds a fine maiden, they would go anywhere together. Where do they go? Does he get caught? What will you think of him...
