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Trouble At the Whispering Rose
Three men burst into a saloon
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Random word for drabble #188: Remind — Genre: Western
Three men burst into Whispering Rose Saloon, guns blazing. Dancing girls huddled by the player piano, screaming. Among them, Rose stood taller, casting a stern eye over the unfolding scene.
“Them guns shoulda been checked at the gate,” she declared.
“Don’t worry, darlin’, we’ll treat you right. The law ain’t here, so I reckon we’ll be runnin’ this town.” Rhett, their leader, mused. The others hooted and hollered.
A shot rang out, and Rhett looked down at his chest, confused by the spreading crimson stain.
Rose stalked forward, derringer pointed, sheriff star in hand.
“Don’t make me remind you again!”
Side notes:
- Player pianos are self-playing pianos
- Derringer was the go-to gun choice for the ladies. Easy to handle and easy to conceal.
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