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Christy WopatPapia RayInkstain Stories 04-07

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  • Mr. Suspenders
  • The Glance
  • evening alley
  • Are You Coming Tonight?
  • Mr. Suspenders

    “You know, Cecilia. Loneliness is just as dangerous as smoking. As SMOKING. Just imagine it now, your heart is deteriorating and www.onedoor.ccyou don’t even get the benefit of the nicotine buzz,” her mother paused for dramatic effect, which Cecilia filled with a deep sigh.Cecilia wasn’t lonely. She just liked being at home. After all, her home was perfectly comfortable, thank you very much. “Mom,” she said. “Thank you for your concern, but I’m not lonely. I have friends--great friends, actually--and they understand that I just don’t like to go out all that often. My heart is totally fine.”After ending the...ztkone door

    The Glance

    The Glance                                                     Papia RayNo matter what, my steps would inevitably lead me to the park and to the bench under the gulmohur tree.It reminded me of special times and I could not bring upon myself to sit on it, so instead I passed by it giving it a sideways glance, like a salute, and then proceeded to sit by the pond which was thankfully free of memories. I would spend some time there reading, checking mails  or just counting the blooms. Ever since the pandemic it had remained almost deserted. I was perhaps t...ztkone door

    evening alley

    “I told you to stay away from the back. Someone will see you.” “You will. How else are you supposed to find me?” Wade sighed. “You’re going to get caught. And that’s not going to be my fault.” “If you say so.” Addon emerged, head-first, from under a woody jumble of dirty shipping crates. “All clear?” “If it wasn’t, you’d be in danger, stat.” “All clear, then.” Addon stood up and did a complimentary quick pants-brushing. He punched the side of Wade’s arm. “Love you too.” Wade had never actually said the L word, in hopes that Addon always meant it as a joke. And while it was true that whenever A...ztkone door

    Are You Coming Tonight?

    ARE YOU COMING TONIGHT?Chasity stared at the phone, debating ‚Shall I answer it? I know it’s Rick. Do I or don’t I?’ The incessant ringing finally moved her to push the answer button. ‚About time Chasity, well answer me: Are you coming tonight? You were supposed to let me know yesterday evening. It’s really about time that you quit this moping about and get back to living. You used to be a fun girl to be with. You can’t tell me you can’t be that girl anymore. Hey girl, I’m still on the line – so are YOU coming with me and Susanna?’‚Oh Rick, I really don’t want to butt in on your and Susanna’s ...ztkone door

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