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Friday, 4:47 pm. Seven clouds passed by my window. Slowly, leisurely they floated against the hazy blue sky. All seven, one after another as I watched. I, of course, had actual work I was supposed to be doing, but anyone who says they are still motivated on a Friday afternoon is a liar. I am not a liar.
By Alys Revna2 years ago in Chapters
Portals & Paths: The Nine Gems
Chapter 3: EMERALD Pailin’s ears woke first. A thousand voices stomped on his swelling head while a dark and swirling world pushed Purge into his body. Damp dirt and moss filled Pai’s lungs with each breath. He felt hardness and wetness beneath his weight.
By Jeffrey Scott2 years ago in Chapters
Battle on The Home Front
As soon as I walked in the camp store, Mrs. Godfrey greeted me with an order to follow her to the office. The girls headed into the community room behind Mr. Godfrey to begin morning activities with their personal entertainment director. The girls adored Gordy and he felt the same about them. Today he would have them put together all the puzzles in the back room that had been tossed from their boxes.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Old Enough
To be frank, my circumstances leading to my first sleepover, EVER!, were not great news with Paw-Paw having a procedure in the hospital and all, but like my friend Hobo Hank says, "when the opportunity comes, ya gotta jump." And jumping is what Clara and I did when we heard the news.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Chapters
ALL THAT AND A KITTY TOO
Mike returned from Mickey D's before I knew it and I helped carry the bags and drinks to the backyard of the housing unit, where there was a picnic area and playground. The girls were thrilled that I had finally done something right today—McDonald's for dinner and a kitty to play with.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Two Strikes Leaves Me a Miss
I had to get control of myself. The girls would not see me lose it. I jammed my hand into my pocketbook, searching for the wad of tissues I kept handy for runny noses or sticky hands. Finding them I blew my nose, wiped my eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to laugh off my tantrum.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Eew! That's What She Said!
As soon as I dressed in the laundry room, I peeked out to see if my stalker was still hanging around, then dashed across the driveway to the camp store. Janie was cashing out the morning girl and sliding her tray into the register when I ran up to her, hysterically.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
