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Santa tracker and the new safe room
Santa tracker and the new safe room It was finally finished. Danny walks through the open door into the small chamber. He turns in place, slowly, and with a deliberate reserve. If there’s anything he’s missed, now’s the time to see it. There is emergency power. Emergency lights, and in the corner hutch, there is…
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The holiday spirit and easy ways to avoid Santa
The holiday spirit and easy ways to avoid Santa Richard was scared. He was so scared he couldn’t move. That was okay, he didn’t want to move. He didn’t want to take the chance they would see him. So he works himself further into the corner. He focuses all his attention on breathing slowly. Quietly.…
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The simple part of the in-between
The simple part of the in-between The question isn’t if they were there. That would be a wasted question. They are there. Actually the question is, will they remain? Gilbert isn’t trying to reassure himself, that he isn’t crazy. He has enough experience, and is sharp enough to know, crazy is not the town he…
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The easy way out and the ghost of chance
The easy way out and the ghost of chance Always the hard way. In fact, he was so hard headed his Pa always called him block head. Chance Richards turns away from the window and paces the room. It wasn’t that he was going to be alone again. That ship sailed a long time ago.…
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The clean sweep of the broom challenge
The clean sweep of the broom challenge Teresa was savagely angry. She slams the door behind her. Then she sets the broom in the corner. With any luck she wouldn’t need it again today. After removing her outdoor shoes, she begins to clean up her muddy tracks on the floor. This takes her all of…
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The lost investigation at Jenson Creek
The lost investigation at Jenson Creek (The beginning of this story can be found in this link. It is one chapter and gives the backstory for this continuation.) The day is crisp and cool. The wind is blowing in gusts, and the rain has cleared. Denny pulls the sedan into the small parking lot next…
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The old forgotten church on Jenson creek
The old forgotten church on Jenson creek The old church on Jenson creek is a myth inspiring old structure. Many of the strange stories were created long ago by early settlers. The church itself is real, and still standing to this day. However, there is no written history of a congregation. No minister, nor any…
