The Hollow In The Pier
I set my sledge down real slow, because when I broke the pier open and reached into the hollow inside, it was not the cold thing my gut was bracing …
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The Compartment Under The Trim
I set my nail bar down real slow, because when I reached into the low compartment chased into the base of that study wall, it was not the cold thing …
The Compartment Under The Trim Read MoreThe Canister In The Yard
I set my wrench down real slow, because when I got the cap off that sealed canister buried in the yard, it was not the cold thing I was bracing …
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I set my hammer down real slow, because when I shined my light into that space behind the false wall, it was not the cold thing my chest was bracing …
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This morning we got six inches, and Brad was out at six plowing again, and when he saw me at the window he tipped his cap. So I tipped my …
Parked Right Across The Street Read MoreSomewhere Safe
Wednesday night at choir practice Linda sang the loudest and gave me a look like I had murdered someone. So after practice I went up to her very quietly, and …
Somewhere Safe Read MoreExactly What His Camera Sees
Thursday Mr. Henderson saw me measuring and yelled, say cheese. So I did not flinch. I told him the police had my photos and the caseworkers letter, and that an …
Exactly What His Camera Sees Read MoreIn The Middle Of The Party
Friday a party van pulled up and a guest yelled from the driveway, owner says hi, Karen. So I smiled and waved, because I had already sent my spreadsheet to …
In The Middle Of The Party Read MoreA Dye Test Monday Morning
At the VFW fish fry Gary stood up with his plate and said, better not eat the fish, Harold might think it came from my yard, and the whole room …
A Dye Test Monday Morning Read MoreForty-One Flights
He stood in his driveway and called out, nice day for a swim, huh. So I did not say a word to him. I held up my phone, showed him …
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