The Flock

Flash Fiction Story by Vulpes Corsac

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The boss, whose name was synonymous with the word “crime,” had a bounty over his head, but he was unable to give up, and instead took cover in the museum for days. Today, the standoff between good and evil stays, the policemen versus the evil organization known by many as The Flock. 

“Christ, he’s got my wife!” Someone screamed. Sure enough, there he was: The infamous man known only as “Emperor" held a gun to a poor woman’s head, shielding his body with hers.

“Here are my demands,” He shouted, “I need four million dollars in a briefcase in front of me in less than an hour.”

“You’re crazy!” An inexperienced officer yelled.