A stranger has come to Busted Gulch hoping to exploit the town. Will he succeed or will his past stand in his way. Come read Busted Gulch vol 12 a Western story told by a collaboration of authors and poets from around the globe in poetry and prose...
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KILLER IN THE MIST
The people in the town smiled and tipped their hats at the handsome couple taking an evening buggy ride out of town.
Little knowing the perfect couple were not a couple at all. One was going to see his long lost wife the other his companion was torn over killing the same wife.
They hardly talked just enjoyed each other's company.
Until they reached a misty Salt Marsh estuary.
"We have to walk from here"
Strop to Miss Folio declare.
"Marsh to swampy for horse and buggy."
He helped Miss Folio down.
"You sure you can walk in that gown?"
"In this gown, I could take on the seventh Calvary. Walking will be no bother for me."
"So where did you say your wife will be?"
"By salt Marsh well down this path as far as I can tell."
They walked cautiously as the mist and dark evening
Slowly began to close in
Strop tripped and fell
Just as they reached the well
"Sir you sure you can walk in those pants."
Strop getting up gave a bemused glance
"Your wife, there seems to be no trace are you certain this is the right place?"
"This is salt marsh well she must be late. Guess we will have to wait."
As the mist and darkness began to grow.
Miss Folio doubted Strop's wife would show.
"DO YOU HEAR THAT!"
Strop pointed out to the mist.
"Hear what?"
"A women's scream!"
Miss Folio could not.
"Look over there!"
Strop pointed in the misty landscape
Miss Folio could make out a Shadowy shape.
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"See over there by god it looks like my brother!"
Strop into the mist chased after.
"Heather is in trouble I must save her!"
Miss Folio called but she knew she was left alone.
