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Marianna MillsGreg RigbyGeorge Stories 04-07

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  • Sweet Immersion
  • An old day, a new day
  • Tongues Of Fire
  • A Match Made In Heaven
  • Sweet Immersion

    The first hour of my shift is the best. I love the stillness, the dimmed lights glowing above the the shelves of books. I tie my hair back, pull out my cart to begin work, cleaning the library. I don't mind my job, it's a job and it pays the bills, I work hard. Stretching before pulling the vacuum, I am starting with the aisles, humming gospel while I work to distract myself. An hour has passed, one more before I get my break, I will have my tea in the lounge with the security guard, Jamail. Now there's a reason to work here. His beautiful dark eyes intense with longing, his strong muscular a...2m2one door

    An old day, a new day

    Philip’s head protrudes from the tent flap. He lies on his stomach and looks West. In that moment of escape, his eyes narrow as he enjoys the red-painted sky of another spectacular sunset. The tent, which he took from the kids’ section in the garage, is hidden from the expensive houses behind him by miniature grassy dunes,www.onedoor.cc that protect the properties from the preponderance of beach walkers. When Julia, had moved her boyfriend in, he had gone berserk. Consequently, the boyfriend and his oversized pals had ejected him from his own house. That was the night when he drank a bottle of vodka, which ...2m2one door

    Tongues Of Fire

    Tongues Of Fire—George DavisThat’s the thing about this town. Everybody knows everybody’s business. This small town, Bickford, Maine, has more gossipers per square mile than any other town in the country. Take, for example, Mildred Skillins the town crier. She is the major rumor conduit in our small settlement. Nothing gets by this woman. Nothing!Jake Storm calls Mildred every morning to get the latest update on the town’s goings-on. Thus the gossip gets an early start. Mildred tells Jake. Jake tells Myrtle Givens, and from there, the rumors fly like leaves in a windstorm. Fire Chief, Willar...2m2one door

    A Match Made In Heaven

    Grayson and Marion stepped through the kitchen doorway arm in arm as the last rays of the sun faded below the horizon.  “Would you two mind joining Henri and I in the wine cellar?” Asked Juliette.Henri opened an expensive bottle of wine and poured it into four glasses. “This is a célébration! I received word today that Grayson will be joining us as the fourth Gatekeeper of Montenero,” said Henri. “We are very pleased to have you with us, Grayson.” “Will this be acceptable to you Grayson?” Marion asked, quietly.Grayson’s smile said it all. Inside he wasn’t sure if he deserved to stay with the G...2m2one door

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