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The key to the long way home
The key to the long way home Trevis feels dazed. Whatever happened knocked him flat. His ears are ringing something fierce. He blinks his eyes, but the room is still dim. His dad…the thought rockets through his dazed mind. Where was his dad? Trevis tries to stand. His knees feel weak. Furthermore, the feeling of…
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The soft drink challenge isn’t the easy way
The soft drink challenge isn’t the easy way The soda is cold and ready. The cold can has a layer of condensation on the outside. One that screams, open me! It’s just a soft drink. A delicious, and cold, soft drink. What could go wrong with a cold can of Coca-Cola? Or Pepsi? Maybe that…
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The beautiful rose of the morning
The beautiful rose of the morning It was magic. The unexpected kind of magic, that can make everything seem like a dream. Every morning it appeared. This wasn’t entirely unusual. However, it appeared in the winter too. Everyone knows Roses don’t bloom in the winter. Especially in a blizzard. Therefore, anyone who saw it, came…
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The pawn ticket – Fool’s mate gambit
The pawn ticket – Fool’s mate gambit Jenson is ready. The team is in place. They rehearsed the mission objectives. Therefore, all are on the same page. Jenson feels worried about Tucker’s safety. The team Jenson assembled for this mission is among the best. Therefore, they have a good chance of succeeding. Which means Renwell…
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A bird in the hand is worth a look
A bird in the hand is worth a look It was a sunny day. And it was also the middle of Spring. The task was finding a used automobile. There were certain requirements for the new prospect. For example, above average fuel mileage, and four doors. The age wasn’t as important as how well maintained…
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The keys to the better things
The keys to the better things The sounds are melodious, and every ear is attuned. The ones who are passing by, now stop and take pause. They tilt their heads slightly, as though hearing something keenly interesting. Then a look of calm, fills the face, and they smile. Chip Aliston sees this every time. Through…
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Intents and purposes – The pawn ticket
Intents and purposes – The pawn ticket Perhaps like a wheel, it comes around again. It was still unknown the many ways the pawn ticket might present itself. This, in itself, was odd. They knew the pawn ticket, no matter how it manifested, symbolized much more. In fact, they were at a loss to interpret…
