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A pumpernickel recipe and one new neighbor
A pumpernickel recipe and one new neighbor Anna Jones is looking out her window. It’s actually been a new habit of late. In fact, she has been looking out her living room window more these days than in all the years she’s lived in this neighborhood. The crazy thing is, it’s not a bad thing.…
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The revealing way of the truth – Pen and promise
The revealing way of the truth – Pen and promise Harrison freezes. The knock at the door seems to echo through his small apartment. His heartbeat quickens, and a thin film of sweat breaks out on his brow. Another loud knock causes him to jump involuntarily. Whoever it is they are persistent. Harrison remembers the…
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A Straight Flush at the Easy Eight
A Straight Flush at the Easy Eight It was not going to be easy. But it never is at the Easy Eight Casino. Stan signs the last of the invoices and spends the next hour helping with the cleanup. The event was pretty traumatic for the Easy Eight Casino floor. Luckily the insurance was covering…
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The new trail’s end with Butterbeans
The new trail’s end with Butterbeans Alex watches them wheel Butterbeans into the O.R. He turns and starts walking to the exit. Air. Right now he needed air. Everything was too dark. Too close. He just needed some space, wide open space, and air. It was never supposed to be this way. This should have…
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A new hat for Dusty the mailman
A new hat for Dusty the mailman The snow is quiet and beautiful. It is almost nighttime, and Dusty is enjoying an early evening stroll. The falling snow has ended for the time being. Now all the newly fallen snow, begins to freeze in the sub-zero temperature of the night. Soon the wind would be…
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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 travel professional pulls out all the stops
The holiday travel professional pulls out all the stops The way ahead was nearly invisible in the foggy night. Chris holds the reins steady. The sleigh is full to the max. Furthermore, it’s the very middle of the night. It’s going to take every shortcut he knows, to make it on time. However, none of…
