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Gladys Swedak

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Wrong Cabin or Was It The Right Cabin

Submitted to Contest #23

Wrong Cabin or Was It The Right Cabin The cabin was cold and looked deserted when Jillian and Ken arrived. “Sharon said there would be a fire going.” Jillian reminded Ken, as he put the key in the lock. “I know but maybe she didn’t get up here before the storm hit.” Ken looked at the gathering dark clouds. The storm had increased over the last half hour. He let Jillian in then closed and locked the door. “I’ll get a fire started. It won’t be long and we will be warm and cozy.” “Yeah, that will be nice. I am a little chilly.” Jillian tugged ...

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Happy New Year

Submitted to Contest #22

Happy New YearChristmas was over, Irene was sure it would be her last. Tonight was New Year’s eve. “Mom,” Brenda, burst into her mother’s room in the care home. “Isn’t it exciting? Jim and I are going to the New Year’s Eve party in the Town Square.” Brenda sat on the bedside, gave her mother a hug and kiss. “Happy New Year, Mom. It is the first time I’ve been to the party at the Square. Jim asked me Christmas night to go with him. It is so exciting, I know he will ask me to marry him. He’s been hinting at it all week. He gave me this beautif...

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Christmas Reunion

Submitted to Contest #21

Christmas Reunion The knock at the door was expected but who was on the other side wasn’t. “Judy, ...” I stared at the stranger standing on my doorstep. “You’re not Judy,” I said. “who are you?”“I’m your third cousin on your Great Grandfather’s side, he was my Great Grandfather brother. I was in the country and thought I would visit relatives I’ve discovered.” The stranger’s voice had a European accent. “My name is Janik Heibert, may I come in before we both freeze out here.”Just as I was about to close the door, Judy arrived. “Hey, wait for...

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