After a failed petition to change his career, Bill, the local pottery maker and town drunk, is coerced by his neighbors and king to join an expedition to hunt down and slay a mighty dragon that plagues their village.

In this dark comedy novelette from 13 Acorns- Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults, will Bill try to escape from his duty and hide in his cave? Will he be thrown into a pit full of spiders for refusing to fight? If he bravely agrees to go, will his neighbors finally remember his name?

In this humorous dark comedy literary satire novelette, find out if old Bill will muster the courage to fight and miraculously and unexpectedly overcome the great beast (despite being half drunk with a rusty sword), or if he will die trying! This 90 minute literary satire is sure to have you laughing out loud from cover to cover.

Genres: comedy fiction, dark comedy, fantasy fiction, fun fiction, short story, dragon stories, comedic adventure story.
Size:14,000 words
Parent work: 13 Acorns- Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults.G. Edward Martin has pledged 10% of ALL book royalties to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.