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Down in the Town

An American banker and arms dealer makes a choice.

By Skyler SaundersPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Down in the Town
Photo by Ilja Nedilko on Unsplash

He was sober. A financier, Dogod Ferrimore looked around the Chinese barflies. He tapped on his device and sent more money to fund the war with America and China. America crushed the Chinese Navy with a bevy of attacks. The Army and Marine Corps needed more money to feed, clothe, and house the warriors.

He sent six billion dollars over the network to reach the American government. More jets and tanks became attached to the bill as well.

He downed Chinese beer. He kept tapping. Two hundred thousand soldiers and civilians perished in a nuclear attack. It’s the third one.

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    Written by Skyler Saunders