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In a clock tower not too far from where this story is being written a terrible tragedy occurred some many years ago. This incident was not an accident nor was ... read more -
"So, you're telling me that this blue rock," she held up the jewel as she spoke, "is going to light up and burn me if I don't do something with ... read more -
♦♦♦ Well, reader, what do you think? Did the apothecary give Susanna the wrong gem? Who is this sweet old lady who's come to visit our eager protagonist? And this ... read more -
Did you see me? Because I sat right there, right in your view. You could have seen me cry or just weep at the sight of you with that woman. ... read more -
The phone rang for the millionth time today. I stared at it like I had stared at your stuff in that box you'd given me on Valentine's day. When you ... read more -
"What is he doing?" Jenna asked me over the phone. I turned and looked at him. "Kissing." "Her?" "Who else?" The words hurt me to say them aloud. "It's okay, ... read more -
today and want to talk to them, but won't be able too. Not because they are busy, but because they will not remember me, or just flat out hate me." ... read more -
Justin's sweet face appears at my back. "Ms. Reed?" Characteristic huskiness. "Can I read this to you?" His fingers are splayed across the pages of a Henry and Mudge book. ... read more -
I take the last drag of my cigarette and push the butt into the chocolate compartment of a Dunkaroos package. Oddly enough, these kids' snacks happen to make incredibly effective ... read more -
mportant a step as any on the road that I see myself going down. I'm sure that, at some point, I will find what I need to do to be ... read more
