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Weekly Contest #359
Jude Walker had always wanted to be a rock star. As a boy, he taught himself how to play acoustic, then electric, guitar. At 14, he formed a band, called Pen, named after the pen Jude was using to write down a long list of potential names, none of which anyone liked. Jude was the band’s lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. Anyone who watched Pen perform knew Jude was its leader. The other band members looked to him, and he played with more enthusiasm than all his bandmates combined. Jude always looked like he was having a blast. Pen p...
Weekly Contest #358
She was an older student in my Tuesday evening public speaking class. Her chic hairstyle, low heel shoes and stylish briefcase made me think she might be 10 years older than me, old enough to be successful in the real world. The first week of class, I got there a few minutes late and had to sit in the back. She sat near the front. I didn’t notice her until everyone went around and introduced themselves. When it was her turn, she looked around with a smile and simply said, “I’m Ashley. I suppose I’m the oldest person in this class.” Eve...
Weekly Contest #353
Drifting off to asleep, Tony DeAngelo, 70, millionaire and widower, longed to be young again. It was his only desire. Thirteen miles away, also drifting off to sleep, Dylan Madden, 20, single and scraping by as a dishwasher and busboy, longed for “the good life.” It was his only desire. Both men fell into a deep sleep. A ghost appeared in their dreams. “Who are you?” they said. “A spirit from the beyond. I’m here to fulfill your deepest desire. Just tell me what it is.” “To be young again,” said Tony. “To be established and rich,” said ...
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