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About the Author: Stan Dryer is the pen name for an author who lives in southern New Hampshire. He has been writing fiction for over 60 years. Prior to 1990 he published 17 short stories in magazines that included Playboy, Cosmopolitan and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. He has now returned to fiction writing after a gap of 30 years. and has recently had eight stories published (or accepted for publication) in such magazines as Fabula Argentea, Mystery Weekly Magazine and Adelaide Magazine.
Buck opened the door. Marla was standing there, sulky, long-legged Marla wearing glued-tight jeans and a cashmere sweater that Buck figured must have cost her husband the loot from two hours’ billing when he was still a lawyer for the rich and famous.
“What do you want?” Buck said.
“What the fuck do you think I want? I’m moving in.”
“Aren’t you supposed to ask me politely first?”
“Weren’t you supposed to ask me politely first if you should put my husband in the crowbar hotel for twenty plus?”
“Point taken,” said Buck. He stepped back and Marla glided through the door pulling a suitcase on wheels behind her.
“Where’s your bedroom?” she said. “And if I find some scumbag doxy’s clothes in your closet, they’re dumpster fodder.”
(The ending of the last chapter of Slammer and the Social Whirl by Martin Wielman)
Very funny! Kick-ass writing!
Great story, I really enjoyed reading it. Fun to have a crime writer involved in a crime story and good to see the baddies getting their just desserts.
Great ironic twist. I really enjoyed this. The writing moved so well; compelling.
Really fun stuff, Stan! Loved the twist.
This is the second story by you I've read. Love the voice.
Stan Dryer, You've written a wonderful story. I finished the read at 3 a.m. today. You understand what it means. Simple, you have chosen a right profession as a writer. Good luck for your future writing endeavors. Of course, I write this comment 3:13 a.m.
What a great twist on a kidnapping story :) Loved this and will be looking for other fiction in your name.
Fun story! I liked the no-nonsense main character and the tone.
A masterpiece!!!
Clever, witty and a fun read! Well done once again!
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