Tag: read for fun
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Holiday News – Short Story
Detective Jake Smith walked up the porch steps and lifted a fist in the air. His hand hung before tapping on the wooden door. The door cracked open. Two blue eyes peered out, rimmed red. “Merry Christmas ma’am. I’m Detective Jake Smith. I’m here to speak about your daughter.” The door opened wide. “You mean…
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A Little Peace – Short Story
“I can’t let you pass, you have unfinished business.” He holds up a hand to stop me, as if that would do anything. The guards here work through guilt and persuasion, rather than physical force. “Come on, I’m tired. Let me in Pete.” I try to shove him aside, but it’s no use. “I know…