{"id":14737,"date":"2018-12-24T17:11:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-25T00:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/riwaslibrary.com\/story\/?p=14737"},"modified":"2019-04-16T11:54:20","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T17:54:20","slug":"gambling-your-life-away-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riwaslibrary.com\/story\/?p=14737","title":{"rendered":"Gambling your life away (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not exactly a story full of the holiday spirit. But I hope a Club story will make a nice addition to cover my domain foul-up. Have a very Merry\u00a0Christmas.<\/em><\/p>\n

Part I<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Emily the oldest worked at a bank. Dorothy was interning as a legal secretary. Winifred had a fianc\u00e9 and it was getting serious. And Zilpha, the youngest, had gotten a job at one of the local museums.<\/p>\n

The sisters were close and enjoyed spending time with each other. But their lives were already starting to pull them apart in different directions. It was a part of life, but they wanted one last holiday together. Somehow they managed to arrange their schedules to coincide with each other.<\/p>\n

They saved up enough money for a trip to America. There were big cities, famous landmarks, National Parks, and all sorts of historical sites to see. They had enough money between them for a couple of weeks. But they were thinking they should only be gone seven or eight days before returning back to England to their busy lives.<\/p>\n

The first couple of days were spent on the East coast sightseeing. In the evenings they made their way to a bar not far from their motel. They loved to spend some time discussing the day\u2019s events before retiring to their motel for the night.<\/p>\n

On that second night at the bar they were in the process of trying to decide if they wanted to go to a nightclub for some dancing or simply head back to their room. That\u2019s when they attracted the attention of a couple who\u2019d been inadvertently eavesdropping. They were in their late twenties and introduced themselves as Bjorn and Sherise Johansson from Sweden.<\/p>\n

The ladies invited them to come sit with them. The couple got chairs and joined them at their table. Dorothy offered to refresh their drinks, which they happily accepted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe couldn\u2019t help overhearing your conversation,\u201d Sherise began. \u201cWe think we may have the answer to your question of how to spend one of your evenings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re looking for a nightspot, we know of a special place,\u201d Bjorn added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s this Club on the edge of the city,\u201d his wife continued as they alternated back and forth. \u201cIt has gambling and dancing. But there\u2019s much more to it than that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo much more,\u201d her husband agreed with a knowing smile. \u201cEspecially if you want to gamble with something other than money.\u201d<\/p>\n

When the sisters pressed them for more information they were told the Club was famous for the occasional execution. \u201cThere\u2019s even a roulette wheel by the Entertainment stage,\u201d Bjorn told them. \u201cWe\u2019ve heard you can take a risky ride on the guillotine while they spin the wheel. They even have two guillotines to ride. That means on those rare occasions when both guillotines are in use, you\u2019re virtually guaranteed to see a woman lose her head.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t see any deaths the night we were there,\u201d Sherise told them, sounding disappointed. \u201cBut we did watch a few videos. It would have been terribly exciting getting to witness a beheading for real. So we\u2019re thinking about going back tomorrow night before we head back to Sweden.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA real guillotine?\u201d Zilpha asked, her curiosity aroused. \u201cI work at a museum back home. We have a guillotine set up in the back. But I not sure it\u2019s ever been used. I think it\u2019s just for show.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell this place has a working one for sure,\u201d Sherise said with a twinkle in her eye. \u201cThey even have back rooms where you can have sex with anyone you want. And if you don\u2019t want to die in public, you can rent a private execution room if you want. They call them \u2018snuff rooms\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

The other sisters looked at the couple in wide-eyed disbelief. They were not sure they believed the Johanssons. Their story seemed much too improbable to believe.<\/p>\n

The couple had interesting stories of other sights they\u2019d seen. The rest of the evening was spent regaling each other about places where they\u2019d been. But when the hour got late the Swedes finally decided to call it a night.<\/p>\n

They thanked the sisters for the drinks before heading back to their motel. After they were gone Dorothy suggested they all get to bed as well since they had another active day planned for tomorrow. But that crazy story about the Club and those guillotines had taken root in Zilpha\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n

The next day was full of more tours and sightseeing. The sisters had a great time together until the sun went down. Then it was back to that very same bar for drinks and reminiscing.<\/p>\n

While nursing her drink Zilpha brought up the idea of going to check out that Club previously mentioned by the Johanssons. Her sisters suspected she only wanted to go just to see a working guillotine. But it soon became evident Winifred had been giving it some thought as well.<\/p>\n

Even Dorothy couldn\u2019t help confessing some curiosity. Emily was the only one to express her reservations. So the subject was tabled for a later date.<\/p>\n

The following day involved more sightseeing. By the time the sun was going down, the subject of the so-called \u201cSnuff Club\u201d had come up again. Zilpha and Winifred were growing insatiably curious. Even Dorothy was leaning toward checking the place out.<\/p>\n

Emily was hungry and wanted to have a little supper first. So they visited the restaurant adjacent to the bar they usually frequented. The Club was not brought up again as they discussed landmarks they had visited.<\/p>\n

After supper they went into the lounge for drinks. Zilpha and Winifred kept looking around as though hoping to run into the Johanssons. But the couple never materialized.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe night\u2019s still early,\u201d Zilpha remarked as she checked her watch. Then she turned to the sister they all considered their unofficial leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cDottie, what do you say we go have a look at that Club those Swedes were talking about the other day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStill thinking about that guillotine?\u201d Dorothy replied with a chuckle. \u201cDo you really believe that story they told us? They don\u2019t do things like that over here in America. That\u2019s more of a French or English thing from past history. Their guillotines probably sit off in a corner of the building somewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut what if they do? Wouldn\u2019t it be the highlight of our trip to go visit the Club? Wouldn\u2019t it be something if we actually got to witness a real beheading?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you really want to witness someone losing their head, love? Are you that curious?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAren\u2019t you?\u201d Winifred interjected, sounding like she too wanted to go. \u201cI can\u2019t stop thinking about it! I don\u2019t know, love. It just sounds\u2026 sexy I guess. Don\u2019t you want to find out if that crazy story they told us the other day is true? It\u2019s only across town.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorothy frowned at her before turning to their silent sister. \u201cWhat do you think, Emily? You haven\u2019t said too much about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sounds crazy to me, love. But if everyone wants to go check it out, then I guess I\u2019m in. It might make for an amusing evening. Personally I\u2019m wondering if that couple was referring to some museum pieces they saw. That\u2019s probably what\u2019s got Zilpha so fascinated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone seemed willing to go. Besides, the night was still young. And after all, hadn\u2019t that couple mentioned gambling and dancing going on at that Club as well?<\/p>\n

\u201cOk,\u201d Dorothy said as she stood up. \u201cI\u2019ll pay the tab. Emily can call for a taxi to get us all over there. I guess it\u2019s only fair Zilpha gets to see her guillotine.\u201d Their youngest almost let out a squeal of glee as excitement filled her features.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

They were able to access a minivan to take them over. The sisters were dropped off outside the building, only to discover a line of women waiting behind a rope to get inside. They looked around in surprise, wondering what they were supposed to do next.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe line doesn\u2019t seem to be moving,\u201d Zilpha quietly told her sisters. \u201cDo we have to wait out here to get in? I\u2019m not sure I want to see what\u2019s inside if it\u2019s going to take forever just to get to the door.\u201d<\/p>\n

They had just starting discussing how to get back to their motel when one of the bouncers at the front door smiled and waved them to come closer. They looked at each other in confusion before heading over as a group. But as they cautiously approached, they were hailed by several ladies asking to be taken inside.<\/p>\n

The sisters timidly got behind their spokesman Dorothy as they walked up to the bouncer. The gentleman certainly seemed handsome enough. He smiled as he asked, \u201cCan I help you ladies?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re from out of the country,\u201d Dorothy told him, embarrassed at stating the obvious since her accent was a dead giveaway. \u201cWe were told about this place and were curious. We, uh\u2026 we thought we might do a little\u2026 gambling.\u201d In her mind was the image of a slot machine, the safest thing she could think of.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you ladies bring any money with you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh we have plenty,\u201d she reassured him. \u201cBut I\u2019m not sure how much gambling we were planning on doing tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorothy\u2019s response made him smile even more. \u201cLet me take you ladies inside and see what we can do.\u201d Then he turned and led them to the door.<\/p>\n

Several women in line cried out to be taken inside with them. Dorothy and her siblings tried to ignore them. That\u2019s when Zilpha quietly asked her why the other women were being made to wait out in line.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou expect me to know that?\u201d Dorothy whispered in reply as they followed the bouncer inside.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you know everything?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, don\u2019t be silly.\u201d<\/p>\n

They were led up to a counter manned by an attractive woman wearing an attendant\u2019s uniform. She smiled warmly at them as she asked, \u201cCan I help you ladies?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re here to, uh\u2026\u201d Dorothy wasn\u2019t sure quite how to phrase it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re here to gamble!\u201d Zilpha blurted out.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, we\u2019re here to gamble\u2026 and maybe do a little dancing?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSplendid!\u201d the attendant told them as she reached behind her desk. Then she pulled out four small, very curious looking items.<\/p>\n

\u201cWould you please insert these into your belly buttons? Then we\u2019ll proceed to get your pagers all set up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBelly buttons?\u201d Dorothy repeated dubiously as she picked one up and dubiously examined it. It looked like it had a sharp needle-like point sticking out of it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re pregnancy sensors, ladies. They alert the Club if you get pregnant while you\u2019re here. If a woman gets pregnant, she is summarily executed up on the Entertainment Stage or off in a private snuff room.\u201d<\/p>\n

They stared at her in shock. Zilpha couldn\u2019t believe it. \u201cYou mean they are really executed here if they get pregnant?? Bloody hell!\u201d<\/p>\n

The attendant smiled as she asked, \u201cNo one in your group has had any unprotected sex recently, have they? It would be a shame if a sensor popped before you got too far inside the facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo \u2013 no \u2013 no!\u201d Winifred stammered with a dismissive wave. \u201cWe\u2019re, uh\u2026 we\u2019re not here for the sex or anything like that. We just want to, uh\u2026 gamble.\u201d She wanted to say they were there to see the guillotines. But she decided against it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry, ladies. But if you enter the Club, you must wear your pregnancy sensor. That way if something unfortunate happens while you engage in risky sex, the sensor will record it. If it pops, you\u2019ll get to see our Entertainment Stage up close and personal. That\u2019s probably the biggest gamble we offer here at the Club. At least you\u2019ll probably get to choose the manner of your death.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cM-Manner of our d-death?\u201d Emily stammered nervously. Then she turned toward their leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cUh, D-Dottie? I\u2019m not sure we want to do this tonight; are you?\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorothy laughed nervously to hide the knot in her stomach. \u201cNo, love; you\u2019re right. We\u2019re not interested in any kind of risky sex. We just wanted to do a little gambling\u2026 maybe a little dancing and sightseeing since we were told this is a very unique establishment. But if we have to wear these uh\u2026 things\u2026 then we certainly aren\u2019t interested in going inside. Right, girls?\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily shook their head while Winifred acted uncertain. But Zilpha was still curious despite the possibility of danger. Fearing their opportunity might be slipping away, she leaned closer and whispered, \u201cDottie? Can\u2019t we get inside? I really want to see their guillotine!\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily patted her shoulder reassuringly. \u201cI don\u2019t think we should risk it, love. It\u2019s just not worth it, not for some museum pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMuseum pieces?\u201d the attendant replied in confusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cZilpha and Winnie here think you have some museum pieces clear in the back,\u201d Dorothy explained. \u201cAt least that\u2019s what we were led to believe. But Emily\u2019s right. I think we\u2019d better not. If we have to stick these things in our bellies for a pregnancy risk when we aren\u2019t even planning on having any sex, then I don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth it. We\u2019re not here to shag or anything like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

She smiled at the attendant before thanking her for her time. Then she apologized for bothering her. \u201cOh, it\u2019s no bother, miss,\u201d the woman replied with a smile. \u201cI\u2019m just sorry you didn\u2019t get to see the interior of our establishment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The attendant paused thoughtfully as the sisters put the pregnancy sensors back on the counter. \u00a0Then she asked, \u201cYou say all you want to do is a little gambling and dancing?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd to see your guillotine,\u201d Zilpha hastily added, stating what she\u2019d come to see the most.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me see what I can do.\u201d Then the attendant turned away, picked up a counter phone and placed a call.<\/p>\n

Her voice was low and quiet. But Dorothy was able to pick up bits and pieces of conversation. \u201c\u2026four girls\u2026 no sex\u2026 just want to gamble\u2026 see the stage\u2026 maybe some dancing\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

They waited patiently before Emily suggested they should just call a cab. Winifred was still undecided, although she was starting to lean toward leaving. Of the four, Zilpha was the most disappointed.<\/p>\n

Dorothy finally told them it wasn\u2019t worth the risk. She waved at the attendant in the midst of the call, telling her, \u201cThanks anyway, love. But we\u2019d better be going.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sisters moved toward the exit, Zilpha the more dejected of the quartet. Emily tried to console her by saying they could check out some museums tomorrow. Dorothy agreed, saying it was going to be getting late if they stayed too long.<\/p>\n

They were almost to the door when the attendant called out, \u201cJust a moment, ladies! I have Mr. Rick on the line. He\u2019s the co-owner of the Club. He says if you\u2019ll wait a moment he\u2019ll be more than happy to come and give you a personal tour.\u201d<\/p>\n

They all paused in astonishment. Zilpha felt a renewed surge of hope as Winifred began to get excited again. But Dorothy was embarrassed a VIP of the Club was coming to escort them inside.<\/p>\n

\u201cCo-owner? My goodness, love! Don\u2019t go to any trouble on our account!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, no trouble at all. I told him you were visiting from out of town. He told me he\u2019d be happy to show you around. He\u2019s on his way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, if we can get in\u2026\u201d Zilpha started to say, sounding hopeful.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe we\u2019d better not,\u201d Emily mused thoughtfully, the more concerned of the group.<\/p>\n

About that time the door opened, allowing in the sounds of the casino beyond. A man in his mid-thirties in a black tuxedo walked into the foyer while pocketing his iPhone. \u201cMr. Rick?\u201d the attendant motioned. \u201cThese are the ladies I was telling you about.\u201d<\/p>\n

He smiled at her before turning to address the sisters. \u201cGood evening, ladies. Welcome to our Club. Everyone here calls me Mr. Rick.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorothy blushed at the star treatment they were receiving. Then she introduced herself and the others, telling him they were all sisters having come over from England. He smiled and nodded, welcoming them to America.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand you ladies would like a little tour. And I understand you might be interested in doing a little gambling without being forced to wear the pregnancy sensors?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWould that be possible?\u201d Zilpha asked hopefully.<\/p>\n

Emily gave her a scowl before telling him, \u201cWe don\u2019t want to impose or to violate any of your rules.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs co-owner I\u2019m allowed the occasional transgression, so long as it follows the spirit of the Club. Now if you\u2019ll follow me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zilpha and Winifred eagerly pushed forward while Emily was hesitant. Dorothy told her they might as well go inside, especially since they were here and were about to receive the grand tour from the Club co-owner.<\/p>\n

Mr. Rick thanked the attendant for her services. Then he led the sisters through the double doors into the casino. They were immediately hit full in the face with the sights and sounds of numerous slot machines.<\/p>\n

He led them around, showing them rows of machines as well as several gambling tables. Then he leaned closer as though trying to be heard. \u201cI understand you\u2019d like to see our Entertainment Stage? It\u2019s right this way, ladies!\u201d<\/p>\n

He took them to what seemed like the back of the facility. The sisters gasped in awe when they arrived and saw what was on the platform. The roulette wheel on the main floor was in operation, but otherwise the implements of death were silent yet imposing.<\/p>\n

\u201cBloody hell!\u201d Zilpha gasped in awe as she looked at everything. \u201cDo you\u2026 I mean do you really\u2026 USE those things?? Do you really have executions up on that stage?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHad a lovely beheading just last night,\u201d he told them with a smile. \u201cIt was a lady from overseas as I recall.\u201d Then he pointed at the black guillotine as he remarked, \u201cYou can still see some of the stains. After so many beheadings, the blood kind of sticks and becomes a permanent discoloration.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sisters looked at the guillotine in breathless wonder, feeling varying degrees of awe as well as a certain element of perverse arousal. Dorothy and Zilpha wondered if it could have been that Swedish girl they\u2019d met a couple nights ago. There was a certain curiosity about what might have happened to her. On the other hand, they weren\u2019t sure they really wanted to know.<\/p>\n

Mr. Rick smiled at them. \u201cI understand you ladies might be interested in doing a little gambling?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure\u2026\u201d Emily murmured uncertainly.<\/p>\n

\u201cCould we, uh\u2026 I don\u2019t, uh\u2026\u201d But Zilpha didn\u2019t finish the thought as she didn\u2019t even know what she was asking for.<\/p>\n

Mr. Rick smiled at her. \u201cI can take you ladies back to a private gambling room if you\u2019d like.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA private room?\u201d Dorothy repeated uncertainly. She didn\u2019t know whether this was a good idea or not.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course. That way we will be undisturbed for the duration of your visit. Now if you ladies will follow me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once more he led them off. Zilpha and Winifred trembled with excitement, their knickers becoming damp. Emily was concerned they might be getting themselves into something unpleasant and dangerous. Dorothy was cautiously optimistic.<\/p>\n

They followed him to what seemed to be a lone room in the corner of the building. He used a pager on his belt to get them inside. The sisters stepped through the door, wondering what they were going to encounter.<\/p>\n

The lights came on, revealing a roulette wheel, a card table, and a small table with numbers and an elevated perimeter used for throwing dice. A heavy curtain blocked off part of the room. Mr. Rick sat down at the card table while the ladies all joined him by sitting in chairs on the opposite side as though he\u2019d just become their dealer.<\/p>\n

Almost immediately an attendant appeared in the doorway with a tray of drinks. \u201cWould you ladies like some refreshments?\u201d Mr. Rick asked, motioning at her and the tray. They all appreciatively took something, leaving a few glasses remaining on the tray as she walked back out.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo what would you ladies like to play?\u201d Mr. Rick asked with a smile.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d Dorothy replied uncertainly as she looked at her sisters. None of them knew what games they should try.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are the stakes?\u201d Zilpha wanted to know.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a very good question,\u201d he answered with a knowing look. \u201cThis place is frequently referred to as a Snuff Club. If that\u2019s the case, what do YOU think the stakes should be?\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily nervously asked, \u201cAre you suggesting we actually wager\u2026 with our lives??\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAre there any higher stakes one can use to wager than one\u2019s life, miss?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBloody hell!\u201d<\/p>\n

Zilpha\u2019s knickers were becoming increasingly damp. And she\u2019d picked up a tremor in her hands. Winifred was left panting and breathless, trying to speculate whether he was joking or if they might really end up risking their lives. Dorothy wondered just how serious he was, while Emily couldn\u2019t help thinking maybe they were getting in over their heads.<\/p>\n

Zilpha blurted out, \u201cYou mean we could *gulp* be executed\u2026 right in this very room?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s right, miss. For our private little gambling session I think we\u2019ll make things easier by having the executions take place right here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRight here??\u201d<\/p>\n

In response he reached underneath the table and pushed some sort of button. That\u2019s when the curtain started to pull away. The ladies all turned\u2026 and gasped at what had just been revealed.<\/p>\n

On the left was a chair with straps and wires, two posts protruding up from the seat. Next to it hung a noose emerging down from the ceiling. Next to that was a small guillotine with dark red stains marking the front. On the far right was a large, glass tank.<\/p>\n

Zilpha let out a frightened squawk, her knickers becoming wetter by the moment. But she wasn\u2019t the only one suffering from damp underwear. Even Dorothy and Winifred were now wet and trembling. Emily simply let out a quiet whimper.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there a preference how you\u2019d like to be dispatched should you become unlucky, ladies?\u201d<\/p>\n

He gave them that same charming smile as he motioned at the four objects. \u201cWe tried to include smaller versions of what we have up on the Entertainment Stage. But I can assure you they are all just as lethal.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBloody hell!\u201d Emily blurted out in alarm.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a trophy case with heads I neglected to show you,\u201d he told them. \u201cI apologize for my lack of manners. Would you like to see it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUh\u2026 perhaps not,\u201d Emily replied with dismay.<\/p>\n

Dorothy\u2019s stomach was starting to churn. She wasn\u2019t sure she wanted to see the various heads to confirm his claims. And she wasn\u2019t sure she wanted to see the head of Mrs. Johansson if it just so happened to be there.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat h-happens to our bodies if w-we, uh\u2026?\u201d Zilpha was trembling and couldn\u2019t finish the thought.<\/p>\n

Mr. Rick smiled politely at her. \u201cHave you ever heard the term \u2018lady fingers\u2019? I\u2019m sorry\u2026 a bad joke. Anyway we have a fully functional kitchen. We have a spit that rotates the body over an open fire. Some will go into the oven while others will be chopped up into smaller portions for cooking. We can certainly make arrangements to get some of your meat back to where you ladies live if you wish. That way you can have a lovely dinner to remember your time in America or a meal to celebrate the life of one of your unlucky sisters here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily looked at Dorothy as though pleading for her to do something. \u201cDottie?? Bloody hell, love! Are we really g-going to do this?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t\u2026 I don\u2019t know\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Rick looked disappointed. \u201cSurely you ladies are not going to back away from a little risk, are you? After all, you\u2019ve come a long way to be here. And we did pull some strings to get you inside without those bothersome pregnancy sensors.\u201d Then he paused as he picked up a deck of cards and shuffled it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know. How about something easy? You can all draw a card. If none of you draws the joker, I\u2019ll give you $100 for every card you draw. What do you say to that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c$100??\u201d Dorothy gasped in surprise.<\/p>\n

\u201c$100 for each card drawn,\u201d he told them with a smile. \u201cSounds like quick money to me\u2026 that is, if you\u2019re willing to take the risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if one of us d-draws the joker?\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked at Zilpha and smiled. \u201cThen one of you lovely ladies will get to show her sisters how one of our implements of death works. Won\u2019t that be an exciting memory to take back home?\u201d<\/p>\n

2018 (Written for Dorothy Jan 17 \u201918 by riwa)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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