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They Called Him Mr. City Shoes

They Called Him Mr. City Shoes

A Flash Fiction February Horror Tale

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Feb 07, 2025
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figure of a man walking in darkness; the light highlights only his hat and his shoes. Created by author on Midjourney.
If you hear him coming, it’s already too late … He loved that cliche. Image created by author on Midjourney.

No one knew his name. They didn’t need to, the people who utilized his services. He would tell them the less you know, the better it is for you and yours, love and it was true. He cared about the people who paid his bills.

Besides, if they knew how

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