A gunfighter can't just pass through a town like normal people do. He'll find his reputation precedes him. When a saloon girl expresses a need for a paid killer—well, life in a small town can get complicated for a fella quick.
Especially when the bullets start to fly.
A western short story.
This story was first published in Frontier Tales in July 2002. If you like Westerns, check them out and see lots of good stories.
Ed Teja is a lifelong storyteller, as well as a martial artist, former Caribbean boat bum and magazine editor. He writes across many genres and enjoys blending history and fantasy, as well as the real and surreal.
www.edteja.com