The challenge this time was to write a thriller/suspense in 100 words or fewer. The story had to include the action of drinking beer and the word "beat" (or some form of that word). I love the challenge of trying to get a story created with such a minimal word count. It isn't beautiful writing. There just aren't enough words to put much window dressing on it. Anyway, here is "Saving Mary".
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That last shot hit him like a sledgehammer. His head swimming and vision
blurred, Tony missed left. He adjusted his stance, adjusted his aim. Just left
again! One last shot to save Mary. Tony burped and tasted tequila.
"One dart to close out the 18!" Marco laughed, took a swig of
beer, and gave Mary a wink.
What a stupid bet -- Marco's bike against a night with Mary. He had wanted
that Supersport. He exhaled and threw.
“Damn! Clutch making that double to beat me.” Marco handed Tony keys, while Mary kissed him trying to hide her disappointment.
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This is hard, but Ben pulled it off.
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