Wednesday, 9 July 2025

The Other Edge

The prisoner was led in, struggling against their shackles as I sharpened the axe.


Once they were locked in place, and I approached, they switched from trying to physically resist to bargaining.


"You, do you know who I am?"


"My third of the day."


"No no, I'm a very rich man, you help me escape and-"


"You know why I have this job?"


There was a pause, which I let him have, lunch wasn't for an hour.


"You want to serve justice and-"


"Nah, my father, when he did this, helped someone escape. Guy who decided your fate."


I swung.

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