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“You don’t really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around – and why his parents will always wave back.” ― William D. TammeusShe was in the empty lot behind her friend’s house. An open grassy field where the carousel lay thick in thorns and shrubbery. Just sitting on the ground in front of it wondering where all the time had gone. “Lily! Come over to the creek! I set up the bridge with some wood I found in my dad’s shed!”It had been so long ago she had heard those words spoken. She missed those days where she still had t...
Shadows On The Stairs
Shadows On The Stairs—George DavisAt noon, we arrived at Hickory Manor in the western hills of Maine in the small town of Cumberland Falls. The realtor said the manor was, as some say, haunted. This excited me. I remembered the old TV series, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Captain Gregg haunted the home but became a member of the family. The dark ominous clouds hung over the large Victorian home like a funeral shroud. The scene was akin to a 40s horror movie, only the lightning and thunder were missing.As our party walked up the rickety steps to the front porch, I heard some heavy breathing and a co...
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.
“Police alongside other security agencies are hunting for the terrorist only known as ‘The hand of God’ after the elusive terrorist released a statement warning of an imminent attack on “those that worship money”. All major banks and financial institutions have been put on high alert, and security measures in these places have been tightened, but the head of the special task force, Mr. Jerome Kasibante, has admitted that they don’t know exactly where or when the attack will take place. Anyone with any information should contact the task force on the toll free number zero, eight, zero, zero,…...
The silver rattle
Nobody remembered who had brought the rattle home. They all came with platters of sweets and fruits, a tradition in their Indian hometown, to welcome the new arrival. A chubby face they said. A good sign for the family.They only remembered that it was unusual, a gift for a baby wrapped in shining blue paper. Who brought gifts for a baby? What did a baby need? When they had opened the gift, the children had run around with the blue paper that sparkled in the sun. The rattle was silver with three bells, set in a triangle. Made by someone who didn’t know what it was to have a young baby. The edge...