Edward J. McCoul

“Arigata-Meiwaku, Bring It On!” by Edward J. McCoul

“Arigata-Meiwaku, Bring It On!”Hiro was a young man from California who had always been fascinated by Japanese culture. Growing up, he had been exposed to Japanese cuisine, anime, and video games, which had sparked his interest in the country.As he got older, Hiro began to delve deeper into Japanese culture, learning about its history, traditions, and language. He studied Japanese in college and even spent a semester abroad in Tokyo, where he fell in love with the country and its people.After graduating from college, Hiro knew that he wanted...

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“Grace Finds A Grandma Moses” by Edward J. McCoul

Submitted to Contest #192

“Grace Finds A Grandma Moses” Grace loved nothing more than browsing antique shows in her free time. She enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, the possibility of discovering hidden treasures, and the satisfaction of haggling for a good deal. One sunny afternoon, she came across an antique roadside show and decided to stop by. As she was walking around, something caught her eye – a beautiful painting of a rural scene. Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was signed by none other than Grandma Moses. Grace was familiar with the artist’s name, and ...

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“A Lost Friend Found” by Edward J. McCoul

Submitted to Contest #192

“A Lost Friendship Found” I, James, never imagined that my life would change so drastically in just one day. I was a regular guy living a regular life, until I stumbled upon a mysterious device that would take me on a journey through time.It all started when I was walking through a flea market in search of some unique items to add to my collection. I came across a strange-looking object sitting on a table in a corner. The vendor told me it was a time machine, and I laughed it off, thinking it was a silly prank.But something in my gut told me...

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““Jack’s Journey and His Treasure”” by Edward J. McCoul

Submitted to Contest #192

“Jack’s Journey and His Treasure” Once upon a time, in a small town nestled deep in the mountains, there lived a man named Jack. Jack was a hardworking farmer who had never traveled beyond his village, and had never thought that his simple life could hold any surprises. However, one day as he was plowing his field, he stumbled upon a small, rusted metal box buried in the dirt. He was curious and decided to investigate.As he lifted the lid, he was shocked to see a glittering pile of gold coins and precious jewels inside. He couldn't believe h...

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““From Endless Cycle to Boundless Success”” by Edward J. McCoul

Submitted to Contest #192

“From Endless Cycle to Boundless Success” John had been stuck in an endless cycle for what felt like an eternity. Every day felt the same, and he couldn't escape the feeling of being trapped. He would wake up every morning, go to work, come home, eat dinner, watch TV, and then go to bed, only to repeat the same routine the next day.John had always dreamed of breaking free from this monotonous routine, but he didn't know how to do it. He felt like he was stuck in a never-ending cycle, and he had lost all hope of ever breaking free.One day, Jo...

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