Stories tagged “expectant”
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puppy eyes
“Schnitzel!” Ben bellowed. A mildly overweight beagle soon appeared, wheezing from the strenuous walk from his dog bed to his master. A great distance of nearly two feet. The dog sat at Ben’s feet, looking up expectantly with big eyes for a treat...
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sudden realization
He looked back on this shining moment and realized his true calling. He was born to be…a hero. He pondered this delightful notion and quickly came to a final decision. Of course, when one finds themselves in moments of great realization, it’s quite...
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a hero in the making
Ben glanced at the devilish look that gleamed ferociously in his eye through his reflection in the mirror. His newly self-confidence burst forth like a stripper surfacing with forced exuberance through a giant cake at a bachelor party. He was never lik...
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you can't do the job without a cape
“Don’t be afraid, Schnitzel. Just because I’m going to be a hero doesn’t mean I won’t have time for you. Besides, you’re getting lazy and you don’t even like going to the park as much as you used to. Maybe I should put you back on that di...
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a superhero shopping list
“Fine, be like that, stupid dog,” Ben said, sulking towards the couch. He grabbed a pen and a scrap of paper from the coffee table and began to make a list. “I need a mask; nun-chucks; rubber suit; shitloads of talc. Got list, will shop.” A...