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Submitted to Contest #330
I never meant to impersonate Santa, but the situation escalated.This happened to me. A few years ago. In a MonstroMart or Allthings Depot or one of those stores where you need a goodbye hug before entering. Here’s how I remember things developing.Picture yourself starting your holiday shopping early. That was me. Out of character. Feeling pretty proud of myself, I turned the corner just past the “Home Goods and Mild Regrets” department, and, what to my eyes did appear? About forty kids of varying ages and sizes, with looks of anger and of fe...
Submitted to Contest #329
Ellie Newstrom lived in a house that was so old, even the dust looked tired. A reality channel could easily swoop in and make it part of its “This Past-Its-Prime House” series. The listing called it a “three-bedroom, two-closet home,” which Ellie thought was quirky in a cute way. Only later did she realize the closets were winning by default.During the walk-through, she blurted out the question sitting on her tongue. “Where is the bathroom?”Her realtor flashed a smile that came with its own theme music. “It’s part of the natural backyard exp...
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