Stories tagged “Mayor”
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Grammar-Man Vs. The Mayor!
The Mayor stood by the window, looking out at the city below. “I’m sorry, Grammar-Man, but this don’t fly.” “This doesn’t fly,” said Grammar-Man. “Shut up,” snapped the Mayor. "You’ve sav...
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Voila, Perfection!
Grammar-Man’s face fell as the Mayor continued to grin. “The door’s that way,” said the Mayor, gesturing, “don’t let it hit you in the behind on your way out.” “On your behind,” Grammar-Man muttered...
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Acting Normal
Mitch stormed out of the Arnold’s farm house. He pedaled off fast, spitting gravel behind his tires, leaving the whole mess in the dust. One thing was certain, JoAnn was pregnant. He still didn’t know if she was keeping it, but he wasn̵...
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Surprise Customer
Mitch heard the scuffle of shoes and he stiffened, ready for his next customer. He stayed in the shadows though, in case it wasn’t a customer. The footsteps stopped and there was an eerie silence before the man spoke. “I’m here for th...
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Misery Loves Company
Mitch desperately wanted his hoodie back. He couldn’t deal anymore tonight. His eyes were full of tears and he just ran home. He ran past the part where his legs screamed in protest. He ran past the part where his lungs threatened to come out of ...
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Intertwined
She jumped at the sound of the door, whirling around and wielding a strawberry corer. Her face went from furious to merely angry when she realized it was only her son coming home. “Ooo, Your Father had better not come through that door! Lock it!&...
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Mayor's lament
It’s not easy being mayor of this city. It wasn’t always like this, fighting in the streets, property damage in the millions, the entire world knowing who you are and what city you’re mayor of. Oh sure, the entire world thinks this wo...