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The anger radiated from him in waves. It was almost visible. An inappropriate thought made its cheeky presence felt, and I struggled to keep it hidden momentarily. I imagined him as a cartoon character: clouds of steam spurting from ears and nostrils, surrounded by thick black smoke radiating away from him in waves. This man was angry – and with good reason.
It was cute when they were little. Two little boys, blonde hair messed by the wind, flying down the hill in a race to the bottom. They looked like best friends. Adult sibling rivalry? No way! These little guys would grow up as mates. Those same little boys proved that their rivalry was alive and … Read more
Her eyes were red and puffy, and her face was blotchy from crying. She sat hunched over on the garden bench as if trying to protect her heart. The soft breeze rustled the leaves above her head, and the smell of jasmine wafted up from the bottom of the garden. Nature was doing … Read more
THE SPITE HOUSE In 1882, a New York City businessman named Joseph Richardson owned a narrow strip of land on Lexington Avenue. It was 5 feet wide and 104 feet long. Another businessman, Hyman Sarner, owned a normal – sized lot adjacent to Richardson’s skinny one. He wanted to build apartments that fronted the avenue. … Read more
She couldn’t believe it. Here he was. The man who had lied to her, used her, betrayed her trust and broken her heart. The hurt was so deep that she found herself in tears nearly every day. She just couldn’t seem to heal. Now, when confronted with the way his actions had affected her, he’d … Read more