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  • No place like home Inspired by text

    Adam leaned against the fence, trying to regain his breath. He had only been minutes from the market when he heard it. The ro…

  • Not alone Inspired by text

    Evie watched in desperation as she saw Adam sneak down the other side of the street and disappear around the corner.

    She wan…

  • Don't shoot the pigeons Inspired by text

    There were two more outside the hardware store.

    Adam had a clear shot, crouched behind the mailbox on the corner, but decide…

  • The third number Inspired by text

    The hot coffee couldn’t quell the chill running down his spine. Harold’s hand trembled as he pulled his cell from his pocket….

  • No more secrets

    Harold brushed past his secretary and shut the door behind him. The coffee in his styrofoam cup threatened to spill out onto …

  • One night at a time

    Adam searched the aisle, growing more frustrated. “What kind of grocery store doesn’t sell can openers?”

    He turned quickly, ...

  • Nothing left here Inspired by text

    Gregor thought about the last rocket he had been on, could it have really been sixteen years ago? Flying through space with M…

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