The Uninvited Spook

By C.D. Reimer
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Published: Nov. 09, 2010
Words: 1,684 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452369693


Short description

While 75-year-old George is late for his own surprise birthday party, and his wife Gracie is promising to kill him if he doesn't show up soon, three veteran spymasters step out on the balcony to discuss his future with the Agency. The uninvited spook across the street listens in and disagrees with every word.

Extended description

While 75-year-old George is late for his own surprise birthday party, and his wife Gracie is promising to kill him if he doesn't show up soon, three veteran spymasters step out on the balcony to discuss his future with the Agency. The uninvited spook across the street listens in and disagrees with every word.

This short story first appeared in the print edition of The Storyteller (July/August/September 2008).

"While the story was pretty predictable - no mystery to who 'spook' was - there was a cute twist with wife that was funny." - Christine Staeven

Tags

cold war era mysteries, spy fiction, retirement adventure

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