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Gone Back There

On August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

  I’m still not sure. It seemed real, as real as anything ever. It’s impossible to discuss. I’ve got close friends, sure, but none who would believe this. Among the reasons is I wouldn’t, and I’m more gullible than most. That this happened is inconceivable. It was real. It had to be. Either that or …

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Furlough Blues

On April 5, 2014February 25, 2015 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

  In case you missed the installments, here's the whole story. Nothing ever worked anymore for Jerry Lowndes. He was on a bad run. When Lowndes checked his email, he found more evidence that his book on the heroes of the Atlantic Coast Conference wasn’t a blockbuster. He had hoped it would provide some aid …

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Furlough Blues, Part Five

On April 5, 2014April 5, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

This short story begins with a song and ends with a surprise.   Months passed and the dirty feelings subsided in Jerry Lowndes. It was just another job, just errands he had to run, like going to the post office or shopping for groceries. It paid the bills. The packages had no smell. They were …

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