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The Devil in Disguise

Alex was my high school sweetheart. We met in kindergarten but it was only on my 16th birthday that he kissed me for the first time. That first magic moment gave birth to four years of a passionate and beautiful … Continue reading

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Bad Moon Rising

Pierre’s feet hurt terribly. They had been walking for over 12 hours now. “Quick and quiet” his mother whispered regularly. “Hold my hand and don’t let it go no matter what. I don’t want you to leave my side.“ Her … Continue reading

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Make a wish

It was that time of the year and Ellie was filled with excitement just at the thought of having everyone home for Christmas. The tree was up and had been decorated overnight with sparkling lights and red taffeta ribbons. In … Continue reading

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Tree 3. What’s best for you.

“Right, you hold it here and I’ll go around it.” “I can’t see where your hand is, it’s too dark. Why don’t we do this during the day?” “You know why, we have to be discreet. It’s our own private … Continue reading

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Elevator to the Gallows

The heat in the apartment was overwhelming. Hugo reached out for the window and opened it wide onto a warm and pale blue summer evening… Below, passers-by walked lazily hand in hand, stopping here and there as they made their … Continue reading

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