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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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Pen and promise – The Prose and cons of destiny
Pen and promise – the Prose and cons of destiny Brady is waiting. The first few cabs are no good. So he is trying again. This time he lands one. The ride into the downtown area is uneventful. In fact, Brady almost falls asleep along the way. All the work in prose, and lack of…
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Accountable – The Retrieval of Jupiter’s Heart
Accountable – The Retrieval of Jupiter’s Heart Chief Fred Jones is sitting on his ass. He’s been here all morning. Just sitting. Laraby should have checked in an hour ago. It would appear not everything improves with age. He checks his watch. (Again) He is going to have Laraby’s ass in a sling for this.…
