Category: James
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Secret Admirer
One day, Joe felt lonely, which was a little odd. It was odd because he had just got the best news of his life, but there was no one to share it with. And when he did share it with a few people, no one seemed nearly as excited as…
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Christmas Creep
When my sister mentioned the Christmas Creep, I thought she was talking about that old stinky Santa on the corner of Main and 7th. No, turns out she was talking about having to go shopping for Christmas decor in the middle of October. Seeing all the jockeying and bargaining for…
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Her Heart’s Desire
Angela woke up every morning and did exactly what she wanted to do. And she liked it because it brought her much wealth. She had the finest clothes, jewelry, and homes. She had all she could imagine for herself. Eventually, she found that no matter how much she had, she…
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Jude with a G
My name is Judge. Actually, my parents named me Jude but all my friends call me Judge. They added the g because it seems like I always have a grudge or grumbling about something. It’s not my fault that everything is out of whack and I have the answers to…
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The F word
Johnathan is very invested in the idea of fair. But he wasn’t always interested in making life fair for others, he only wanted fair for himself. He wanted to always have his way, more than enough of everything. He was always looking out for himself and making sure that no…
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Classifieds
For Sale: Oceanfront property in the state of Utah, parcel can be divided. Property also has grapevine that bears the most delicious figs. Pictures available upon request. Serious offers only! Contact Jed after noon, language may be colorful, but he’s alright once you get to know him. 555-5555 This short…
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Tale of Two Neighbors
There once were two neighbors. They bought the exact same car at the exact same time. One neighbor, let’s call him Stephen, took his car out most every day for a drive. He would take his family for rides in the country on the weekends and himself off to work…
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PayDay
We see lots of things traveling to the islands to scout ball players. I carry a small stash of candy with me because food isn’t always available when we visit the villages. One time I shared a small bar with one of the kids and what he did surprised me.…
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Merry Go Round
My friend and I were playing on the merry go round at the park the other day. I noticed that when we sat close to the center, it was a slow ride. Then he started creeping out to the edge and it started to spin faster and faster. Next thing…
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Like a Wild Flower
My kingdom stretched to the sea and all who passed by were amazed by its beauty. I ruled from a castle with walls adorned with mother of pearl and windows decorated with sea glass. A structure of such delicate strength had never been seen before or since. Without warning, the…
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