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Pie and Ice Cream
He sat alone in the coffee shop by the window. Cold grey sleet made a ticky ticky sound on the glass before it turned to water and ran like tears down the pane. Loosely he held the hot cup in … Continue reading
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Come Back To Me
He was stunned – the stranger in front of him looked exactly like the girl he’d been dreaming about. He’d had the dream for weeks now, the same dream each time. He was sitting on a bus dreamily staring out … Continue reading
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Tagged Romance, writing calisthenics, writing challenge, writing prompt
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Stuck
“It’s so lovely to meet you!” It was said in a way that immediately made him feel special, the long-lost family member. She came out of one of the dark corners of the room and into the light of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Spooky story, writing calisthenics, writing challenge, writing prompt
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SlimJim
I could hear my dad’s voice but I couldn’t see him since I was lying on my side facing the desert. “Don’t hurt my boy. I will give you anything you want.” I was duct-taped, naked, freezing, and had a … Continue reading
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