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An old mirror and the secrets it keeps
An old mirror and the secrets it keeps Edward is running. In fact, he is running faster than he has ever run in his life. His fear pushes him onward. Where is it? In his panicked state of mind he misses the small hidden path. He is actually several yards past it, when he sees…
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The world lost behind the mirror
The world lost behind the mirror Edward looks again. It’s still there. He carefully puts the mirror back in place. So far he has only looked. No more than that. He feels afraid to do anything else at the moment. It’s his family’s new house, therefore the mirror was an unexpected discovery. *** Edward moved…
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Rise of Callisto – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
Rise of Callisto – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart The rain stopped. After days with no let up, it was a relief to finally see the sun. Jupiter Davis is bringing in the last of the groceries when the phone rings. She sets the bag on the kitchen table, and answers the telephone. The voice…
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The grand re-opening of the new Easy Eight
The grand re-opening of the new Easy Eight It’s the middle of the day and the heat is almost unbearable. The Easy Eight Casino glistens in the afternoon sunshine. Currently its vast parking lot is mostly empty. The clean-up and construction crews are completing the final check list, before the grand re-opening. The past month…
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A good luck charm might be helpful
A good luck charm might be helpful Riley is holding on with all his might. And he’s not sure how much longer he can do it. As if to prove this thought, his grip slips ever so slightly. He looks down at his dangling feet. Far below them, a cold hard slab of concrete awaits.…
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A new tea kettle for Mama
A new tea kettle for Mama The truth is, Mama loved that tea kettle. She used it every day. Then twice a day after Papa passed away. In the late afternoons, just before sunset, Richard would hear the kettle whistle and Mama making her way to the kitchen. Then she would have her tea on…
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The natural flow of the easy work
The natural flow of the easy work Things were different in 1977. In fact, compared to this day and age, things were different and more simple. However, that is an easy speculation, even if there at the time. It’s been said (often) that 20/20 hindsight is cool, but mostly unhelpful. Mainly because it’s the past.…
