In the Shadow of the Spider 

By 

Alexander Duncan

We are living in a world of twisted wires searching for a victim. Somewhere in the desert of Arizona our story begins. There he is sitting under an umbrella. He is sipping a margarita. Beside his margarita is a paper hat. You’ve seen such a hat. It looks like straw, but it isn't. Wrapped above the brim is a black cloth band with a silver wrap-around of x’s. 

This is Juan Davos – sometimes known as Mister Larry - or Stivos. The names are interchangeable as is Juan’s personality, which ranges from mister nice guy who cares for everyone – to vindictive Jackal ready to rip your gut and devour your soul. And thus,...

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