Stories of Evil Make Me Dizzy

Old Bobby lives next door to me. I’d never been inside his home till yesterday when he disclosed why he’s alone and prone to roam. Through tears he told me when he was a well-known, wealthy businessman, his greedy, grasping wife and sons came up with a horrendous plan to plant him in a six-foot hole and claim the life they’d long desired. They’d lived quite well but wanted ALL the money. Then the “thug” they hired turned out to be a cop. They served long prison terms. He moved the day he learned about their treachery. Heartbroken, Bobby lost his way. He spent his hard-earned money at the poker games and liquor store, but that was many years ago. He’d find a better path, he swore. This satisfied old handy man now shuffles on from job to job. He makes enough to live the way he chooses. I admire old Bob. His story’s not unusual. Some people value money more than lives. Thoughts of their evil make me dizzy, shake me to the core. Date: August 21, 2019 Contest Title: Bring a Character to Life placed 2nd Sponsor: Richard Lamoureau