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Epic Halloween
Another foggy Halloween night, pitch black save for a few freshly carved jack-o’-lanterns perched on the river’s edge, their flickering light casting ghoulish shadows on the nearby trees. A breeze moaned through the leaves, sending a pleasant chill down Sharon’s spine. A cackle pierced the air as old Mrs. Smitch…
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Every morning for the last five years I’ve toasted two slices of bread for breakfast. I toast it dark brown, slightly burnt, and super crispy. A pat of butter, a squeeze of honey, and I’m good to go. Until yesterday.…
Over Easy
I sat in the padded seat as customers came through the door of the little cafe. Breakfast rush. It’s filling up fast. She sat down. “Mornin’ Frankie,” said Bobby, as he flipped pancakes and turned hash browns on the grill.…
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My Turn
Hudson leaned his broom against the attic support post as he spied an ancient cigar box in the dusty corner. He opened the box, tossed the tarnished jacks across the floor, and bounced the rubber ball as he resumed an…
Right Choice Left
The air was crisp and cold in the Wisconsin woods, a hint of winter to come. On the narrow path, the young boy, lost and alone, came to a fork, with no sign showing the way home. “Make the right…
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