First published 2020
In "Bet," a down-on-his-luck gambler risks everything on a high-stakes poker game. "The Last Wager" follows a pair of con artists as they scheme to pull off one final scam. And in "All In," a young woman must decide whether to fold or go all-in on a relationship teetering on the edge. John Middleton's taut, character-driven tales explore the costs of chasing risky payouts and the fragile hopes that keep us betting on an uncertain future.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, uncertain-future
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
123 pages · Paperback · Independently published