No Shelter Quotes

“around—if you send it, you better duck.” He laughs. “Isn’t th-th-that just perfect?” The elevator begins to slow before I have a chance to respond. I look up at the numbers, see I’ve made it to the thirtieth floor. The elevator stops. I close the cashmere overcoat, take a deep breath. Then the doors open and I start to step forward but pause when I see the gun pointed at my face. Four”
― Robert Swartwood, No Shelter