Randy's Bird_You Can't Atone_The Family Business_The Golden Watch
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Randy's Bird
Someone who is given a bird for the holidays but doesn’t know how to take care of it.The glow of the fireplace warmed my face. Swaddled in blankets, the glistening lights of the tree behind me, I closed my eyes and let the moment sink into my mind. Every little problem melted away like the chocolate chips in my cocoa. A dusty photograph with an old wooden frame stared down at me from the wall. Smiling faces and rosy cheeks wrapped up tightly with red and green scarves. But reality gripped me with cold hands, and I set down the mug. When I looked out the window, there was no snow on the ground....
You Can't Atone
“I said no. Don’t you understand that no means no!”David looked down, crestfallen. He hadn’t expected her rejection to come out in such a tone. He had known, of course, that she would reject his offer of friendship, because Kara had been doing the same thing since they met. Two months ago, they had been awww.onedoor.ccssigned as lab partners by Professor Strand and for two months he had been trying to befriend her.David knew that the best course of action was to give up, but he had what many would call an annoyingly persistent personality. He was highly empathetic and he felt that this girl wanted to be und...
The Family Business
Ezra is the epitome of a snooty rich kid, except he’s long left the title of kid in the dust. But you’d never be able to tell based on his interests, as he often blows all his money on comic books, video games, and liquor.It was his father that wanted him to work, and only his father. Ezra came from an abundance of wealth and would receive an allowance every month for proving that he was contributing to society. This benefit of having a job means he receives his allowance without having to hear the disappointment in his father’s voice. His father had complete trust in him and would often re...
The Golden Watch
«Are you sure the voting process is a good idea?» asked Jenny. «Maybe it gets a bit too competitive. You know, for the holiday spirit I mean,»«You are not scared, are you?» I say teasingly, causing a little gasp of air to stack over her neck as she touches her sternum with her hand. «You could always skip it if you don't want to bother with it, but then you won't be able to participate in the game either. Sorry, it's how the rules go,» I say as I observe her leaning her head on the back and folding her hands over her chest with clear disapproval of my sarcasm.Jenny was always the thoughtful an...