The Ninja Epidemic

You bring the bat down and feel his skull go soft benieth the powerful blow. At the same time that you connect, you feel two sharp jabs dig into your ribs and penetrate through to puncture your heart.

It's a stale-mate you realise as you and the ninja fall to the ground dead. Perhaps you have died a hero's death. Perhaps there will be headlines in the paper proclaiming the glories of your bravery. But you'll never know.
End Of Story