Part Series by Leensa Quera

This tale here is about as twisted as a pretzel in a blacksmith's shop. My name is William Jackson, and I've seen a few double-crosses in my time, but this one… this one takes the cake. See, there's this fella, good, hardworking type, name's… well, that ain't important. What is important is my wife, Samantha. Slicker than a greased pig and fickle as a tumbleweed in a dust devil. She gets herself mixed up with my boss at work, a fella meaner than a cornered badger, and twice as selfish... moreThis tale here is about as twisted as a pretzel in a blacksmith's shop. My name is William Jackson, and I've seen a few double-crosses in my time, but this one… this one takes the cake. See, there's this fella, good, hardworking type, name's… well, that ain't important. What is important is my wife, Samantha. Slicker than a greased pig and fickle as a tumbleweed in a dust devil. She gets herself mixed up with my boss at work, a fella meaner than a cornered badger, and twice as selfish. Samantha, bless her heart, didn't see the train wreck comin'. Didn't realize she was playin' with fire.Now, I ain't no fool but I have been played for a fool, and i ain't about to take it lyin' down. I came up with a scheme, a real humdinger, that'll turn Samantha's world upside down faster than a bronc at a rodeo. It ain't just revenge, either. There's twists and turns in this story that'll make your head spin like a top. Justice? Maybe. Redemption? Well, that's for you to decide. So, pour yourself a shot of somethin' strong, settle in, and get ready for a ride wilder than a stampede.This tale here is about as twisted as a pretzel in a blacksmith's shop. My name is William Jackson, and I've seen a few double-crosses in my time, but this one… this one takes the cake. See, there's this fella, good, hardworking type, name's… well, that ain't important. What is important is my wife, Samantha. Slicker than a greased pig and fickle as a tumbleweed in a dust devil. She gets herself mixed up with my boss at work, a fella meaner than a cornered badger, and twice as selfish. Samantha, bless her heart, didn't see the train wreck comin'. Didn't realize she was playin' with fire.Now, I ain't no fool but I have been played for a fool, and i ain't about to take it lyin' down. I came up with a scheme, a real humdinger, that'll turn Samantha's world upside down faster than a bronc at a rodeo. It ain't just revenge, either. There's twists and turns in this story that'll make your head spin like a top. Justice? Maybe. Redemption? Well, that's for you to decide. So, pour yourself a shot of somethin' strong, settle in, and get ready for a ride wilder than a stampede. less

Well now, I ain't one to preach, but a man's word ought to mean something, and so should a woman's. Marriage is a pact, a deal sealed tighter than any handshake or bullet in a chamber. If she strays, it ain't just the bed she's broken, but the trust that holds a man's world together. Forgiving a cheat is like lettin' a thief ride off with your horse and thinkin' he'll bring it back outta the goodness of his heart... moreWell now, I ain't one to preach, but a man's word ought to mean something, and so should a woman's. Marriage is a pact, a deal sealed tighter than any handshake or bullet in a chamber. If she strays, it ain't just the bed she's broken, but the trust that holds a man's world together. Forgiving a cheat is like lettin' a thief ride off with your horse and thinkin' he'll bring it back outta the goodness of his heart. A dishonest heart don't change its ways easy, and you'd be a fool to hitch your wagon to it again.Now, I ain't sayin' a man oughta take to vengeance, though I've seen plenty who might. Bruce, he's the quiet sort, not the type to go hollerin' and carryin' on. But I seen the look in his eye when he found out 'bout Shannon his wife and his so-called old time friend Kyle. A cold fire, burnin' slow and hot. Some folks just ain't built for forgiveness. Some betrayals cut too deep, and some folks just ain't worth savin'. And when a man's pushed that far...well, let's just say I wouldn't want to be standin' in his way. Bruce is fixin' to settle accounts, and I reckon this ain't gonna be no friendly poker game. less