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Washington Cherry Pie

The doorbell jangled as a couple walked into the Smith Family Farms Cafe and took a seat at the crowded bar counter. Vera handed them menus and greeted them cheerfully, “Happy Independence Day!” “Hi,” the man replied. “We’re only having dessert. What have you got?” Vera recited the list of…

What I Didn’t Know

I didn’t know how I feltWhen you were here. Your voice a part of life, Like morning light. I thought there would always be Another dawn,Another day, Another chance to say What you meant to me. Then you were gone. And in the…

The Twilight and the Dawn

I entered into my twilight yearsBut it turned out to be the dawn I thought I knew how it would endThe look and feel of it all Then what I foresaw went drifting awayLike a ghostly mist in the breeze…

The Royal Herald

The Prime Minister stood before King Bartholomew’s throne. “Today I am appointing Lord Barnaby Bragglesworth as Royal Herald,” said the king. “As a lawyer, he is exceptionally qualified to speak on my behalf and deliver proclamations and royal decisions to…

The Royal Ceasefire

King Bartholomew summoned the ambassadors of Ukravia and Ruzkovia to the palace. “Ambassadors, thanks for coming today. I am pleased to hear of the ceasefire between your countries.” The ambassadors looked at each other, then at the king. “Your Majesty,…

The King’s Royalties

King Bartholomew summoned the royal scribes and bookmakers into his palace. They bowed before his throne as he ate his noon meal. He motioned with his hands. “Scribes! Bookmakers! Rise! I have learned you are accepting royalties. Give an account…

The King’s Alchemists

King Bartholomew summoned the Royal Alchemists to the throne room. They bowed before the king. “Alchemists! You have failed to turn lead into gold.” “From this day forward, I declare you shall no longer be alchemists. You are henceforth magicians!”…

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