Demon Deals Breadman — Games 2021

The breadman clapped softly. Flour puffed from his palms. “Game’s begun, player.”

“What do you do with the Tuesdays?”

“First loaf,” he’d whisper to the hungry housewives, “eases the morning sickness.” And it did. For a week. Then the child was born with teeth like a lamprey’s. demon deals breadman games

The breadman smiled. His teeth were doughy, uncooked. “Then you know the game.” The breadman clapped softly

I rolled the die.

“Second loaf,” he’d murmur to the gamblers, “keeps the sheriff blind.” And it did. Until the gambler’s own reflection started dealing from the other side of the mirror. ” he’d murmur to the gamblers