Non-Negotiable

Written for “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 52 words using the prompt words below.

godfather – toffee – app – recycle – stealth

Don Corleone pressed a toffee into the trembling man’s palm.

“Sweetness first,” he whispered, “then business.”

The debt-tracking app on his phone glowed, old grudges recycled into fresh threats. He required no stealth; everyone saw him coming.

“Pay what you owe or I collect… my way. Capiche?”

The man nodded. “Yes, godfather.

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 52 Words

This is “My Way” by Frank Sinatra

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