She Said Not_Robbers_Goodbye Momma_All In The Family
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She Said Not
Mara Elyees had tears quickly pooling around the corners her eyes as she bit back the snide remarks that begged to be left free.Now is not the time, she told herself as she grabbed her galaxy backpack and fled for the streets while her mother screamed behind her.Teach us to care, teach us not to care. Teach us to sit still, she prayed to herself, quoting Dean Koontz on her way to freedom.Illusion of freedom, the voice behind her natters near her ear.As she reached the rundown shop, heaving a sigh that neither of her brothers was sent to retrieve her as soon as she crossed the threshold.She cou...
Robbers
Two teenagers jumped out of a white van, they had bandanas over their faces Lily’s was red and Jason’s was black. It was a cold winter day, no snow or ice just the chill in the air enough to see your breath. Lily ran into the bank first; she grabbed the cold metal handle and threw the door open full force and ran towards the banker. Jason quickly followed with a pistol in hand. The banker, who was in shock, reached for the landline. Jason waved the gun and warned against touching the phone. Lily told the banker, a small old woman, to put all the money into the bag she was holding. T...
Goodbye Momma
The bakery was quiet, the lingering scent of baked bread hung in the air. All the pastries, cakes and cookies that were left over were boxed and ready to be dropped off at the fire station down the street. Most of the time there wasn’t much leftover, but the guys at the station appreciated anything they were given. It was either give them to the guys or Cassie would have to take them home and try not to eat all of it once she got off work. She didn’t like to serve her customers day old desserts so the few that she would have left, were gifted to the hungry firefighters.The bell above the door ...
All In The Family
Gee, I hate turbulence…Whether it be on a plane or any type of turmoil between people or families, which is ironic considering my occupation. I did what I did, not because I liked it but because I was good at doing it… and it paid a lot. Turbulence is also a great equalizer within planes, as first-class passengers like me, are shaken as hard as those in economy.The last little shake woke me from my nap, but I was surprised that I slept at all, as I hated sleeping on planes. After rubbing my face, I looked around the still dark cabin and got a beariwww.onedoor.ccng on what was happening. My little monitor no...