Stories tagged “old dive”
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Fatigue in E Flat
The smoke of cigarettes slipped between hushed voices and gentle clinks, punctuated by the splashing of liquid upon glass. He inhaled the atmosphere, tasting the scents that lingered on his tongue. The low jazz wandered throughout the cobwebs and troub...
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Seven Letter Confession
Alexander slowly maneuvered between the tables and chairs until his shoe struck the low stage at the back of the bar. Stepping up, he made his way to the piano. It was an instrument battered with years of use, and it had faithfully borne the songs of m...