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Submitted to Contest #250
The Secret Lives of Little Brothers By Lisa Pais Ernest clutched the doll to his chest. His nana had given it to him for his 8th birthday. The doll, which he’d named Kevin, was a ventriloquist dummy. It was also his best friend. In his usual spot under the deck, well hidden behind the pump for the hot tub, Ernest could hear his parents arguing as if he were in the same room. His parents often went out to the deck to argue, completely unaware that Ernest was tucked away listening in. It had become a habit for both parties. “You don’t fi...
Submitted to Contest #248
Paradise LostBy Lisa Pais“Unfortunately, there is no mistake,” she said, closing the file. Her tone was gentle, soothing and she placed the black folio with the embossed gold monogram to the side of the desk with the appropriate degree of solemnity required for such an occasion.“It can’t be,” said Frank. He sat back, dropping his head into his hands.“I’m so sorry. I wish there was something I could do.” A box resembling a cigar humidor had been sitting unattended on the desk. The woman reached for it now, opened it and withdrew a small silve...
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