Night of the Cooters by Howard Waldrop

Sheriff Lindley was asleep on the toilet in the Pachuco County courthouse when someone started pounding on the door. “Bert!” the voice yelled as the sheriff jerked awake. “Gol Dang!” said the lawman. The Waco newspaper slid off his lap onto the floor. He pulled his pants up with one hand and the toilet chain … Continue reading Night of the Cooters by Howard Waldrop