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The Sunrise & The Alligator: A cyclist greets the day with the knowledge it could be his last. The Orderly: Even an angel needs a miracle. A love story. Battleship: Change isn’t a bad thing, unless you’re a battleship. Cut … Continue reading
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The Sunrise & The Alligator
The crisp fall-like air wrapped its arms around him, hugging him as he pulled his bike over to watch the sunrise. The sound of the wind whistling past his head and the puff of his breathe went quiet. He stopped. … Continue reading
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The Orderly
He worked as a security guard at the hospital during the week. And on the weekends, he washed dishes in the hospital cafeteria. The small checks added together to pay the hospital what the insurance wouldn’t cover. He’d do anything … Continue reading
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Battleship
He stood on the battleship U.S.S. Alabama’s wet, wooden deck. She had once ruled the seas, having fought valiantly in World War 2. She was mighty. She was powerful. But in the end, she wasn’t very nimble. And to add … Continue reading
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Cut Flowers
It was the biggest of big box stores. People scurried around like ants from a kicked-over anthill. There is a certain urgency when you search for stuff in bulk. The man headed down the aisle and toward the floral department. … Continue reading
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The puppy
The boy’s dad sat the puppy in front of his son for the first time. “Train him well,” the dad said. The puppy and the boy looked at each other. They were friends at first sight. They became like two pieces … Continue reading
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Rain
The tropical rain washed away the dust of the brutally hot summer. The earth was being cleansed. And after a long dry spell, all the wilted plants were coming back to life. Grass perked up. Trees stood taller. The world … Continue reading
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