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You Asked for a Distraction

Three more shovels’ worth of dirt, and I had a plan. Two more after that, and I was praying for a distraction. All I needed was a distraction. I have never in my entire life been more grateful for someone breaking wind as I was at that moment when Juacinto did just that.

Amidst their juvenile male giggles I lept from the shallow hole, rolling across damp, cool grass. Thank goodness for their natures being both puerile and lazy. With agility I hadn’t remembered using since childhood I rolled up to my knees, then to my feet, and I was running. They were shouting, half at me, half at each other.

A metallic schunk made my stomach drop, but then I heard Juacinto, “Cero, no! Abuela says no shooting!”

Thank goodness for abuela, I said to myself, huffing and puffing. But then I thought, Screw abuela. She got me into this mess in the first place with her crazy visions. It was official: Abuela Cruz was off my list of favorite people. Okay, so she was never really on it, being creepy and all.

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You Asked for a Distraction
.:band baby:.
Posted about 1 month ago

love the last line! very nice series you have going here THX . =)
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paper flowers
Posted about 1 month ago

lol, this series is awesome!
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Freedom
Posted about 1 month ago

Love the last line. Awesome series!
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Ana Cristina
Posted about 1 month ago

What now?! OK, I need my fix. Where’s the beef … er, I mean sequel. (Sorry, must be all the 80’s challenges!)
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Fantasy
Posted about 1 month ago

I love how you incorporate humor into a story where someone is getting murdered. It’s very unique and refreshing.
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flute faerie
Posted about 1 month ago

Oh dear! He better run for dear life!
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Kermitgorf
Posted about 1 month ago

This series is a Must read,
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