Johnny lives his life by the numbers. Rule #1: Whatever you do, don't make Johnny angry.

(Note: "Stand Up Johnny" is a short story. It is also available in the author's 10-story collection, Daggyland #1.)

The old man had big plans now that Johnny was back home.

But there were going to be some rules around here from now on.

Johnny had some rules, too.

First off, don’t make Johnny angry.

This country noir short story first appeared in the online crime fiction magazine, Plots With Guns.

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