Antonio Paternoster

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“The Traveler” by Antonio Paternoster

Submitted to Contest #188

"So, what's the catch?" "What's the catch?" the old man behind the counter croaked. He moved back and crossed his arms in a defensive manner and a feigned shock blossomed on his dirty, wrinkled face. His twig-like fingers grossly caressed the rotted green oak counter separating him from the disgruntled traveler. "Room and board free of charge? I'd be remiss to not think of the deal as suspicious. So, I ask again, what's the catch?" the traveler calmly asked, wiping off some dust from his denim overcoat which complemented his b...

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