Stories tagged with "tension"
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Fiery Bang

“All I’m saying,” the Reverend was saying, “is he’s a good kid who’s overcome a lot of adversion.”
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Showbiz, Where a Hitman Can Hide Out

“Let’s go to Chuck E. Cheese!” Detective Walsh exuberantly exclaimed and grabbed his gun, putting it on.
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my little frankie part 3
“Hi, Mom. I’m making some grilled cheese for lunch. Would you like some?” Charlotte asked. She flipped over the tan bread an…
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Day 130

Day 130
Mother tried to get me to eat chicken. I told her I got a speeding ticket and she, out of sympathy, replied, “Mayb…
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Bittersweet Truth

Brian’s face must have given away his expression because she began to nurture him. ‘It’s OK’ ‘You’ll make a girl happy someda…
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WarGames

My hand is still shaking. What have I done?
In the distance I hear the muffled roar of Skinny Jimbo lifting off, payload arm…
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The Truth About Platonic Relationships
Brian closed his eyes, wishing he was on the couch next to Danielle, instead of where he was, on the recliner without her lov…
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Letters To Amberly: Denied

Dear Amberly,
Pull cupid’s arrow out of your arse for a second and think this over more clearly. I hate mushy gushy rubbish,...
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The Jump
The chopper descended on the Piscataqua with a stomach-rolling churn. The men crouched, single file, and prepared to jump.
S…
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The Soldier

My boots were filled with water as I trodged through the murky swamp water, rifle in hand. We were to disassemble a P.O.W. ca…
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