Stories tagged “yes”
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The Truth Comes Out
After much deliberation, I decided to talk to John about how I felt. I figured there wasn’t much to lose, seeing as he lives in Kentucky while I’m hours away in West Virginia. It wasn’t like I was going to have to face him every day i...
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I Pandered to the Lowest Common Denominator (and I Liked It)
First, we’ll need a topic. Don’t try too hard (if at all) – we want something as generic and overused as possible. Popular choices include “You’re no good in bed”, “You love me, I don’t love you” (o...
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Yes, We're at War
They recognized that their Union was a Fragile one, but when the world is so Close to the Edge of Armageddon, sometimes the most imporant thing to do is Talk. Sometimes Time and a Word can make all the difference. “Open Your Eyes, Herr President&...
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The Real Bridge
“Where’s the package?” I asked, although this time I was less annoyed, more amused. “Right here,” he pulled the package out of his messenger bag and placed it on the counter. “That’s it, you’ve crossed th...
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Do what's due of you. No more.
Nearly a month drew by before the two returned home. It was partly due to her accidentally killing their acquaintance in a friendly duel involving toothpicks. However, he was not without fault as he felt all the Mountain Dew and bacon donuts would go t...
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The Unwanted Invitation
The gate swung open despite a very creaky protest and Alice gulped, the sound audible even over the creaking. She hoped the other girls — Gwen especially — didn’t hear. Thankfully, Gwen’s mind was on other matters. She tossed he...
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Yes and No
Yes, I do, sprang to my mind. Her eyes scanned our path ahead, ears pricked for the sound of prey. My eyes bore into the back of her skull. With a fatigued acknowledgement of the lightening sky she cooed, so pleased with herself, “Come. Your hung...