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Month: June 2021

Runaway

On June 27, 2021April 21, 2025 By carolzarychIn darkLeave a comment

The night was young but black as midnight. Car lights broken by mini blinds occasionally interrupted the darkness covering the walls. Outside was quiet other than those lonely cars passing by the college campus and the coo of a bird in the discernible distance. The girl was ready to run away. Not forever, but long …

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The Battle of San Marcus

On June 13, 2021April 21, 2025 By carolzarychIn lightheartedLeave a comment

The sun was high, the air was calm, and the street was quiet. The stage was set for a long-awaited battle. This would be no ordinary battle. There would be no weapons – at least not in the traditional sense – nor would there be any armor. This was to be a good ol’ fashion …

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