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Date Night part 2 – Shanna
“If some genius hadn’t invented the technology, then the whole evening would have gone differently,” Sam thought as he watched Grace walk away. He stood in the parking lot of the Olive Garden, his...
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404 Page Not Found—Elaine Bonow
404 Page Not Found “Yes, I’m thankful to be alive. That’s for sure. I’d always thought the cell phone and all that computer crap was evil but if some genius hadn’t invented this bullshit, my whole...
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Killer Tacos—- D.E.
Killer Tacos D.E. Nick arrived early and got a table in the bar section. He had just taken the first sip of his drink when George and Sam walked up to the table. Nick stepped down from his chair, shook...
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Imperfect Thoughts—Elaine Bonow
Imperfect Thoughts Nighttime lighting was kind to Lollie Winters. That is why she agreed to meet the news reporter at the Queen City Bar and Grill. The booths would offer privacy from incidental...
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The Night Shift by Shanna
The Night Shift by Shanna Jo looked out the window of the all night diner where she worked. The street lights flickered in the darkness, illuminating the drizzling rain and creating halos of light on...
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The Ladies Room—Dalmatia Flemming
The Ladies Room “Hey Bobbi… look at us…same colors.” “Sweetie, you’re right” Bobbi said in her southern drawl. “Are those cords?” “Yeah.” “Well, sweetie, those are just cute as can be. How are you...
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DUCK AND COVER – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER
DUCK AND COVER – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER Phil stared out the window over the nineties-era high-rises at the black water in the bay. He checked his watch. 9:52 p.m., Vladivostok time. It was exactly seven...
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Unspeakable Acts —Elaine Bonow
Unspeakable Acts The plane landed, after a turbulent hop from Miami to Montego Bay. It was the end of hurricane season. She decided to make the trip on the spur of the moment. She had to get away...
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Beware the Secret Powers of the Hot Springs – by Dalmatia Flemming
Beware the Secret Powers of the Hot Springs – by Dalmatia Flemming Dottie and Pete were up to their shoulders in the hot springs when the search and rescue team appeared. They were laughing so hard...
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Marlene Goes to the Movies – K. Uffelman
Marlene Goes to the Movies – K. Uffelman She thought she needed a kitchen remodel, but what she really needed was a break from her kitchen. And a break from her dreary walk-up and her crazy teenage son...
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The Guest – Dalmatia Flemming
The Guest – Dalmatia Flemming Michele relaxed into the oversized, overstuffed chair, released a self-satisfied sigh and began to sip her glass of wine. She was excitedly anticipating the arrival of...
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DESERT BLOOM – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER
DESERT BLOOM – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER Lily drove east on I-15. The sun was low in the sky, just about to set. This was Lily’s favorite time of the day in the Mojave, when she missed it the most. The sun...
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3D Love–Penny
Penny The newly formed tribe settled in for their first night. They talked excitedly among themselves after deciding who was sleeping where. Bob cooked an exquisite vegan meal that night:[i] Black-eyed...
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3D Love—Steve
Steve Penny’s confession shocked everyone into silence. Bob had driven the RV to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. He told them that this place was a secret, very private spot. The summer afternoon was...
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DR. MACK by K. Uffelman
DR. MACK by K. Uffelman “Hi there, Owen. How are we doing today? Do you want to sit in the big chair?” The three year-old crossed his arms and began to wail, shaking his head violently back and forth....
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What if? – Dalmatia Flemming
What if? – Dalmatia Flemming “Hello?” “Hi Carol, Chancy here.” …”Oh … hi Chancy, I haven’t heard from you in a long time. How are you? ” “Yeah, I know. I’m fine. How are you?” “Great… great.” “Oh...
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LA CUESTA – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER
LA CUESTA – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER Eva woke to the sound of laughter. She rolled over and put a pillow over her head to muffle the noise. The pillow was too heavy, and her air supply was gone within a...
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3D Love—Elinor Elaine Bonow
Elinor Elinor looked shocked at her own self. “I didn’t mean to say that.” “Well, what did you mean to say?” “It’s just that I was a psychic. I’m not any more. I gave it up. I mean I’m suppose to give...
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RETURN TO SENDER – DAPHNE BELLFLOWER
Evie stared at the front door. The brass doorknob beckoned, inviting her, daring her to touch it. Evie paced the length of the door six times, feet tracing a circle on the scuffed wood floor. She...
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CONSTRICTION Daniel Enderle
Looking down through the grime of his third floor window to the street, with its closed steel shutters, Hank viewed the few passers-by as a litany of the halt and the lame. It seemed each of them had...
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