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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.…
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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.…
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The new house rules at the Easy Eight
The new house rules at the Easy Eight Stan falls from the elevator. He rolls over on the floor, and pushes himself upright. As he catches his breath he can hear the screams coming from the Casino. And it sounds like all hell has broken loose. He grimaces as he tries to get back up…
