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Maverick Black, the owner of The Phoenix and The Bawd, was sitting in his office mulling over the bills and amounting debt that laid before him. “This is going to be the last season I’m open. I can’t pay off all this before tax season.” He lamented as he rubbed his eyes. He let out a frustrated sigh as he placed the back of his hands on his forehead and stared up at the off white ceiling. A soft ticking from an antique clock could be heard next to him. As he sat there lamenting as to what could be done, he heard a knock at the do...
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The Angel TeardropBy Elyse M. Cunningham Two men walked down the street towards a second-hand shop to pick up a gift. One of the men that looked to be in his 30s grumbled as they walked. “I don’t know why we’re doing this.” He mumbled as the man with silver hair and hazel colored eyes shook his head in annoyance. “You didn’t have to come with me, Joel, especially if all you were going to do is complain.” The other man barked as they shuffled into the small, brick building. “Hey, I had to come to get some gift for the upcoming holidays. It’s ...
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