Stories tagged “size”
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Size Matters
If I were taller.. I could reach the second shelf in the cabinets I could dunk a basketball I could write at the top of the chalkboard I could hoist a child on my shoulders for a better view I could shop in the Misses section I could drive all models o...
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The Stevens Estate
The Stevens estate was spacious, but not overwhelmingly huge. The main house, along with the staff’s quarters, was built into the side of a hill. A neat hedge ran as a fence up near the street, leaving a space for the path and sloping lawn leadin...
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You see that?
She worked at the yard sale. He shopped at the yard sale. She noticed that he looked up at her every thirty seconds. Exactly thirty seconds. She had counted. She found it adorable that every time she looked up at him, he would immediately look back dow...
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A Matter of Scale
It roared, sending shockwaves rumbling through the air. Turning, it stomped its feet down hard as it lumbered over the forest, snapping trees like twigs. Gripped with fear, Mark began to run for cover as a giant foot stepped down out of the sky, intent...
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Talking to Your Food
“I—I thought you were my friend!” she sobbed. I smiled down at her. “I am your friend. That’s why I’m going to eat you.” “But—I don’t wanna die!” I stroked her hair gently. “You’re n...