Great vexations

When the Cullens brought him into their home, eight-year-old Jasper thought it too big. He was so terrified of the high ceilings and echoing spaces in their elegant foyer, so bright and sterile. He thought[…]

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Toms frustration

It was still quite early for Tom to be returning home on a Saturday night. He’d been hanging around in the car park of the local Somerfield store with a group of his friends, drinking[…]

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Joan 2

When I opened the door, my worst fears were realized. There stood the pert little blonde check out girl from the K mart, and I didn't like the expression on her face at all. "Well,[…]

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Tough lesson

I looked out the window while my teacher, Mr. Lewis, talked on about something. Our high school was located out of town, so from here I could see the woods. I imagined a guy with[…]

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Catch up

We had agreed to meet up for a drink, and you were late. It had been years since I’d seen you and I was nervous. I wasn’t sure how I wanted this to go. I[…]

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