100 below: Bad Luck
Cletus Lake walked into the liquor store. He went to the single shelf where they kept the fancy wine from California. He was buying a bottle to celebrate.
After a lifetime of digging coal, Cletus’ wildest dreams were on the verge of realization. His life was suddenly changed.
As he approached the register a man with a shotgun burst in. He asked for money. The shopkeeper went for his gun.
Instantly Cletus was lying on the floor dying.
The paramedics did their best. They failed to notice the winning lottery ticket in Cletus’ pocket – soaking up blood.