Volume 759 1/2_Trivial Beauty_Discovery of Jane Doe in Newport_THE GIFT OF READING
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Volume 759 1/2
Malcolm’s skin tingled. He felt like he had just swallowed a bowling ball. “Malcolm, did you hear me?”Malcolm snapped out of the shock of TK’s news long enough to answer, “Yes, TK.” Malcolm paused. “Are you sure? Why?”“Malcolm, it’s not you. It’s me. I need some space.”“I hear you, but . . . why do you need to break up with me to have some space?” “That’s what breaking up is.”“Well, if you need space, maybe I could, you know, be supportive. I don’t know.” “I can’t explain it, Malcolm. I just need to be alone for a while.”Malcolm paused, bit his lower lip, and struggled to look her in the eyes....
Trivial Beauty
Nisha stood in front of the mirror.It hung on the wall opposite her bedroom window, large and oval and gilt to the point of gaudy. Flecks of gold had flaked off over the years, leaving the frame looking somewhat battered and worn. A relic, clinging to a time not its own.She examined her reflection in the lightly smudged glass, perhaps for the last time. A shrewd gaze traversed her opposite self, half critical, half considering. She looked, nice, she decided. Pretty, even, though her hair was merely tied back and her clothes uncomplicated, simple shifts dyed dark and unassuming.In the hours bef...
Discovery of Jane Doe in Newport
No one knew who she was. She just appeared at our small sea resort on the coast, wrapped in some kelp lying on the beach. She did not have a memory of the past and no language to describe what kind of trauma she had been through. Some of the locals hinted that she was an alien from another planet. But if you have ever been in a small community, you know how they are when it comes to rumors or innuendo about some mysterious person who suddenly appears out of nowhere. Brett Walkwww.onedoor.ccer loved to beachcomb with his lab mix, Harvey after dinner. Known as a local loner who dabbled in oils and wate...
THE GIFT OF READING
The young librarian walked the lower floor making sure all was tidied up from patrons using the reading areas during the day. She returned to her desk and manipulated the security screens to check the upper floor. All was empty and quiet. She picked up her purse, put on her coat, took her keys, and locked up as she left for the evening.On the upper floor there was a slight creaking sound as if someone was slowly pushing open an old door, except there were no old doors on the second floor of the town library. At least, there were no visible doors on the second floor.************Kylan had found...