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Submitted to Contest #333
SECOND CHANCESAfter serving a couple of beers to a customer, Katie noticed a very attractive man sitting at the far end of the bar. “What can I get you?” she asked. “Can I get a Boulevardier, please.” “I’m sorry, a what?” she asked. “A Boulevardier.” “Is that a drink?” “Yes. Are you a bartender?” “Yes. No. Not really.” “What does that mean? Do you have a liquor license?” he asked. “I don’t think that’s any of your business. What can I serve you besides a boulevard or whatever you said?” He got up, walked behind the bar, and st...
Submitted to Contest #309
SECOND BREATH OF US A Short Storyby J C Neel I get off the bus at my usual stop, just as I have for the past six years. But this time, deep in thought, I trip and nearly lose my balance. I manage to regain my footing before falling, hoping no one notices. When I look up in embarrassment, a beautiful young woman is smiling at me. It isn’t a mocking smile, more like a friendly one. As I make my way into the small group of people waiting for the next bus, she walks up to me. “Don’t you hate when that happens? Maybe you should lighte...
Submitted to Contest #271
The weather was surprisingly mild for a mid-October Saturday afternoon. Arabella was thinking that she should be outside enjoying the fresh air, taking a walk in the park, or bike riding around the neighborhood, but instead she was doing her grocery shopping at the local Target. She had just finished checking out and was heading to her car in the parking lot. “Shit! Who parks like this? What an inconsiderate human being,” s...
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