Stories tagged “wikipedia research”
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Pictures at an Exhibition No.3 & 4
“They say the parterres are wonderfully designed.” She cast a look at the sky. “It’s nearly fall. I’m sorry I couldn’t take you here sooner.” “It’s okay, mother. Are there flowers?” “There are, but you mustn’t pick them. Look, t...
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John Leonard Orr I
I was about 5 when my parents took me camping. Didn’t like nature back then, still don’t. Only thing I like is the wind, and I had to get used to the weird smell. Anyway, when it was night, my dad brought out the ingredients for the s’mores. He ...
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John Leonard Orr II
I’ve thought about writing a book about setting fires. I’m an arson investigator, so it’d be natural. Change the names, dates, places. Keep the loving descriptions and thoughts. I could’ve probably made lots of money too. People...
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By the City of Oslo
“By George, it’s enormous!” “Quit using my name in vain, would you?” Martha was due to be back soon, she’d quiet Mary down. “No, really,” she pulled my arm. “Come look at this magnificent Christmas tree! I want to build a tree-house o...
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Scarlett in the Study with Righteous Anger I
“Why did you not tell me that my mother was here?!” Josephine Scarlett storms in, furious as John Boddy has ever seen her. “My mother and uncle loved Patricia, of course I invited her. Besides, this silly estrangement can be fixed before the pape...
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Scarlett in the Study with Righteous Anger II
He exhales in her ear, “Are you sure?” “I’m sure, go away.” He backs off and walks away. She returns to the study and the door opens minutes later. “John, what- Josie?” “Mother.” She stiffens in her chair as Patricia scrutinizes her. ...