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The freeze effect at seven in the morning
The freeze effect at seven in the morning It was later that morning. All the effects of the freeze blast have worn off by this time. Will finishes scraping up the last of the residue from the freeze venom. It’s impossible to leave it laying anywhere because of the horrid smell. Furthermore, the blast had…
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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 french fry king and the Easy Eight wager
The french fry king and the Easy Eight wager The French fry king. He earned the name. It took years, but after those years, the name grew. His name grew. He started with just a small booth on the boardwalk. It was his twentieth year and he invested his life’s savings into the fryer and…
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The new casino rules and lucky pockets
The new casino rules and lucky pockets Stan slams the door and walks down the hall. With each step, the lights in the ceiling flash on, then off. It is almost disorienting. However, Stan continues walking toward the Casino floor. The sounds from the activity in the Casino, get louder as he moves toward them.…
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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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Lucky pockets and the easy eight
Lucky pockets and the easy eight It was the place. Sometimes it’s just the place that creates the story. Or legend, as the case may be. The place didn’t exist until Stan Larison built it. After the build, it became an unexpected sensation. In fact, the only reason some people came at all was to…
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Mittens isn’t the sinister one
Mittens isn’t the sinister one The milk is warm, but not too warm. This is a good thing, because Mittens only likes it warm. They are serving it for everyone tonight. Of course, why wouldn’t they? It is an auspicious occasion, and every cat is feeling festive. Furthermore, it isn’t just the warm milk that…
