The Bhut Jolokia Caper — Byron Gordon

Short Story
Recommended Ages: 17+

Welcome to the Good Diner, the favorite hangout of our gang. Thumbs and Locks might not be showing up today (last I heard they were headed to Bermuda to lay low for a spell) but I'm still here, keeping up the respectable front for us. I'll probably have to get a real job sooner or later, but if you have a minute, take a seat, and I'll tell you all about how we pulled off the caper with the ghost peppers. I know, I know, the proper name is Bhut Jolokia but we aren't fancy folks like you.

Oh, one thing before I start, if you order coffee, don't ask for cream or sugar. I heard somebody died over that the other day...