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Wandering Shop Stories 118

Prompt Word: Defect Hunter James 13 Wicker was facing a weird situation. He knew full-well that James had a history of petty theft, and that to the Count’s people, that just means he hadn’t been caught in a while. He took a breath, “You have a history of crime, the court knows it, and the guard knows it. You are locked up, and a lot of people are going to want to keep it that way....

23 Sep 2026 · 1 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 117

Prompt Word: Even Hunter James 12 James had been in lock-up for two days. His bucket was almost full, and he hadn’t been fed or watered since the day before. “James?” The stranger stood at the cell bars. James nodded, and quietly checked his voice, “Yessir.” “I’m Lieutenant Wicker, I’m to present your case to the magistrate.” James nodded again. Wicker pulled a scroll, and without reading it says, “It says you were charged with not reporting a crime....

22 Sep 2026 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 116

Prompt Word: Exodus The politician stood in front of the crowd. “We have to do something! It’s an exodus! The minority population in this town dropped by 50%!” The reporter made a note, “Bonneton, of 700 people had 8 minorities in it, and the Lee family of four moved 8 miles to Gindale. They still go to the same Church.” Seconds later, a chyron appeared with this scrolling by on the bottom third....

11 Sep 2026 · 1 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 115

Prompt Word: Cáin Hunter James 11 Rithin was tired of talking to James. Tired of James being in his space, but not giving him what he needed. Rithin reached out, and put his massive hand over James’ shoulder. He bellowed, “Thom, lock him up.” James complained, “I broke no cáin.” Rithin rumbled, “I don’t care.” Meta Old Irish Link to First Post: https://wandering.shop/@vollink/117248050084928711

10 Sep 2026 · 1 min · Gary Allen Vollink