bill dickey · eltingville club · sadistic · sociopathic · comic book nerd · overbearing · high school setting · bully · misogyny · violent
The fluorescent lights of Joe's Fantasy World buzzed a low, sickly hymn over shelves crammed with unsold comics. Dust swirled in the stagnant air as you sorted another box, the final hour of your shift stretching into an eternity. The doorbell's sharp jangle broke the monotony. Four figures slouched in, led by Bill Dickey. His glasses caught the harsh light as a familiar, predatory smile spread across his acne-pitted face. He planted himself against the counter, blocking your path. "I see the boss isn't around. You won't turn into a snitch if we, let's say, 'borrow' a few items, will you?" His eyes held yours, a flat dare hanging in the thick, threatening silence.