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Jeffrey Delano Davis

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The Shevchenko Cafe

Submitted to Contest #143

Ivan peers into the cafe window. In the display case, Varenyky cherry pops of red like winter berries top a fluffy star-shaped strudel, a sprig of mint on top. Syrnyky, miniature pancakes with assorted berries. The nutty smell of coffee. A waft of gasoline. "Are you open yet? Ivan mouths against the window. "You know we are not," shouts Natasha. "May I join you anyway?" "Have I ever convinced you otherwise?" "Not once." "Then please come in and shut the door behind you." Ivan walks in, promptly closes the door, and takes a deep...

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