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Robin
Greed ran rampant. So many people strived to make it, not caring who they stepped over to get there. Of course, that was nothing new. History is littered with the Haves using the have-nots. Sprinkled in were those like Lennon, Gandhi, Lupin, or Robin Hood, who tried to bring balance.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
Father Figure
His dad lay lifeless on the ground as the rain continued. It didn’t feel cleansing for Chad, quite the opposite. The neon lights crisscrossed across his father’s upper body. Chad had only seen him in his super suit a handful of times. His father looked so peaceful lying there. None of the anxiety or stress on his face anymore.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
Neighbors
Ruth tried to steady herself as she saw the police car enter their neighbor’s driveway. She turned to her husband. Herb’s gray hair looked as charming as ever. He sat in his usual stupor, watching the news at full volume. It never seemed to matter whether he had his hearing aids or not. Still, she loved him, even if they weren’t the same people anymore.
By Jarrett Smith2 years ago in Fiction
Offline
Trent looked around his computer at the battlefield of discarded action figures. A smorgasbord of characters, trucks, and colorful bricks covered most of the off-white carpet and colorful alphabet rug. Usually the sight wouldn’t bother him, but something about it struck fear into his heart.
By Jarrett Smith2 years ago in Fiction
Seedless Grapes
Just do it! Kyle’s inner voice kept quoting the slogan at him. He would do anything to shut it up. His inner voice told him to take a can of black beans and throw it on the ground. He could argue at the register that the damaged can shouldn't cost the full price.
By Jarrett Smith2 years ago in Fiction
