Professional Boundaries
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by John Adams (759 Words) |
tin roof frozen custard by stu_spivak | Flickr
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“Six, eight.” Kaelyn’s glossy fingernail ran from one lit elevator button to the other.
“What?” Lis asked, more from habit than interest. “Today’s date. June 8th.” Lis scooped her hair into a scrunchie. “Huh.” “June 8th,” Kaelyn repeated, drawing out the date. “Like I was saying: International Best Friends Days.” Lis’ face flashed a second of ‘This shit again?’ before offering another “Huh.” The man caught between them shot Kaelyn a quick, embarrassed look before shuffling to the front of the elevator. |
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‘Where the hell have you been?’
Steven shrugged when he saw Dad’s frowning face. ‘Just went to the shop.’ He looked at the floor and leaned against the wall. Best to look casual, unfazed. Hope the storm passed. ‘Don’t lean against that wall. It’s just been decorated. I hope you didn’t get close to anyone. Grandma’s vulnerable and she...‘ Grandma appeared like the genie in the lamp. She winked at Steven. ‘Shut up, Paul. I asked the lad to go. Get some ciggies for me. I ran out.’ |
by J. L. Harland (549 Words)
Miss G Thumb by Justin Carmody | Flickr
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Spoiled
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by P. L. Watts (648 Words) They’re meant to have left for the hunt nearly an hour hence, but the child has still not emerged from her room. Typical. She must know she’s holding up the entire household—and how important this is to her father. Marguerite steals another glance at the Monsieur. His face is stormy; his immaculate black shoes tap the floor with increasing impatience. Marguerite would go find the child herself if it wouldn’t mean crossing his line of vision . . .
She shivers. After what feels like a fortnight, Mellian finally arrives. The room freezes. She is the vainest child Marguerite has ever known, but today her hair hangs limp and stringy. Dark circles ring her eyes. And she is wearing an absurd brown dress that makes her look sallow and ill. Where did she even get such a thing? |
Doggerel [ daw-ger-uhl ] adj. 1. (of verse) comic or burlesque, and usually loose or irregular in measure. 2. rude; crude; poor. |
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one tiny elephant
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