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The measure of immediately isn’t always in time
The measure of immediately isn’t always in time It isn’t always on time. That is one version of an old saying. There are other versions. However, they amount to the same. Time is relative. In one way or another, it’s relative. That is the essence of the old saying: Time flies when you’re having fun.…
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All in the way it appeared to be
All in the way it appeared to be It was hidden in plain sight. That was one of the things that made it so effective. It blended in with whatever place it was in. Most of the time its presence was unknown, until it was too late. That was only because its camouflage was so…
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The layaway plan and Stellar’s new diamond
The layaway plan and Stellar’s new diamond There was never any doubt in the layaway plan. In fact, Stellar is so fond of the layaway plan that she does it every year. Not because she has to. She is a very conscientious and hard worker. Therefore she is well off. Not rich. But comfortable enough…
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Unfinished business in the shallows end
Unfinished business in the shallows end Something’s in there. Now that the stone door is gone, Barry can see that something is in there. However, they dare not rush in. It’s almost impossible to predict what they have found. Much less the potential danger it poses. Therefore, Barry waits patiently, as the decontamination teams do…
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Time ghosts the secret of the duck pond
Time ghosts the secret of the duck pond ***Authors note: This story is part two of a three part mini series. This is the first of the three part mini series short story models. Sometimes a story is too big for just one page. However, it is still a short story. A three part mini…
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Rambleforth Finds the Troll
Rambleforth Finds the Troll “Bwaa ha ha!” The troll actually said this! Rambleforth scrambles away as fast as possible from the creature. He is astounded and perplexed at the same time, and soundly smacks his head against the wall. The troll moves quickly, for a troll, and has Rambleforth cornered within two steps. He cannot…
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The best healthy fast food options outside a drive thru
The best healthy fast food options outside a drive thru The fast food drive thru is about convenience. The concept is to order food, and pick up food, very quickly. The ideal drive thru is so convenient and fast that there is no need to leave the car. Or turn the car off. Fast is…
