Jeff Paolino

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“Invasion of the Tongue Bugs” by Jeff Paolino

Submitted to Contest #209

“It was some kind of explosion," said Ollie Park while scanning the jerky wrapper. “Nothing to worry about," said Sheriff Portilla with the jerky hanging out of his mouth. “Must have been a gas bubble or something." The bell rang above the door. Ollie and the sheriff looked to the entrance of the gas station and saw a man wearing a fishing vest and waders. He had vacant eyes and he was soaking wet. “Water?” he said. They both pointed at the coolers in the back. The sheriff peered around the corner of the aisle and watched the man fall ...

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Hello! My name is Jeff Paolino and I play bass for Groovy Louie & the Time Capsules. I also like to play chess and juggle. Thanks for reading!