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When everybody knew

By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

In a lawless town ruled by fear, a quiet man's unexpected courage flips the script, showing that true power isn't always about being the loudest.

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2024-04-01
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Summary

"When Everybody Knew" by Raymond S. Spears is a thrilling short story that plunges into the raw heart of a frontier town. The story explores big ideas about strength, social order, and what it meant to be a man. It is set in motion with the arrival of Rearing Bill, a scary guy whose mean actions and love for trouble set a wild mood in the Many Moons Barroom. Everyone is scared of him until Patient Bob steps in and, with surprising calm, takes away Bill's power. This single act changes everything, showing that strength comes in many forms and that even the most feared person can be overcome.

About the Author

Raymond Smiley Spears (1876–1950) was an author of western and adventure stories. He was born in Belleview, Ohio in 1876. The son of John Randolph Spears (1850–1936), a naval historian and Celestia Colette Smiley Spears, a teacher. Raymond was educated in Philadelphia, NY. A move to the Adirondack Mountains to recuperate from a throat ailment lead to a great love of the outdoors.

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