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Deadwood Bound - Chapter 17

Deadwood Bound - Chapter 17

Deadwood Duology

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Rico Lamoureux
Feb 14, 2025
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December 15. 1899

The sun is rising, and I'm about to lay my head down following a productive night.

I had arrived at the Gem in the eight o'clock hour, the bartender pouring my whiskey before I took my stool. I guess that makes me a regular now.

Once I had the juice flowing through my veins I went outside and took up position near the outhouse in back, switching my attire around to blend in with the night.

With all the drinking going on inside, it didn't take long for someone to come out to relieve themselves, and by the third use of the privy, I had one of Swearengen's men in my sights.

Midway through his stream, I barged in and plunged Billy into the mid section of his back.

His head immediately shot up like a howling wolf.

I pulled him out of the confined space as I pulled out Billy and threw him to the ground to land face up.

He wasn't moving, but his tallywacker was still leaking, so I waited.

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