"Junkman" - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights
Summary
Colt, a small-town dealer in illegal goods, acquires a mummified corpse called Stitchman from a biker, only to discover the entity is alive and capable of movement. After killing a buyer who attempts to steal the body, Colt surgically replaces Stitchman’s damaged limbs with parts from the deceased. The new police chief forces Colt to close his operation, prompting him to rebuild the corpse using fresh victims and establish a legitimate antique store. The story concludes with Stitchman claiming Colt’s head, leaving the reassembled entity to continue its existence.
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Intro: WebMD Health Discovered and ChatGPT ad
Introduction to Colt and his junk shop in Nobility, TX
Colt's background, security measures, and business rules
Deeks arrives with a mysterious package
Discovery of the mummified body and price negotiation
Colt stores the body and experiences strange noises
The body moves and is found in the bathroom
Buyer Estes Miller arrives to inspect the body
Estes attempts robbery and is killed by Colt
The body moves again and Colt performs surgery
Colt repairs the body and continues his business
New police chief threatens to shut down the shop
Colt relocates, rebuilds the body, and opens a pharmacy
The body attacks Colt and takes his head
The new Stitchman settles in and plans for more
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