Tag: storytelling
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Oh Mia, Oh My.
The Second Chapter. Mia’s Point of View. Ken was cheating on me again, I just knew it. His new assistant Dahlia came to the house one morning to drop off some contracts and I saw him look at her the way that he used to look at me. His smile said it all. He called…
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Room to Change
According to legend, Juan Ponce de Leon believed that the fountain of youth was in Florida. Mia, on the other hand, was convinced it was in Arkansas. She had the map to prove it. After much debate, I convinced the girls that we should drive. I wasn’t anywhere near the attacks on 9/11, but I…
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A Surprise Guest
A Short Story (The Final Chapter). The first couple of bands were new and unknown, and they each had a handful of groupies that looked like they were probably their girlfriends. Freddy was really digging their music though (not to mention the scantily clad groupies), so he introduced me to Chad – his bartender friend…
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the Troubadour
A Short Story (Part Four). I should have been thrilled when Freddy agreed, but instead I was uneasy. He was way too eager. Freddy hated going out, and he hated Ray even more, so the response I had expected was a smirk or a chuckle, followed by a big “HELL no,” or a smart remark…
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Island Getaway
(AKA The Escape). A Short Story (Part Five). I was SO close to finding out what had happened to Diego (and how I had ended up lying on the beach – with no shoes and a sombrero on my head), and the thought of this was positively thrilling. The waiter came by with my champagne,…
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The Rescue
A Short Story (Part Four). Following the movements of the sombrero proved to be time consuming. First I met with Joe, who had borrowed the hat from Billy Ray, and he informed me that he had given it to Darrel, who was supposed to return it for him. I lied and told Joe that Billy…
a sprinkle of faith 