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Submitted to Contest #290
I adjust the grind on the espresso machine without thinking, my fingers moving over the familiar knobs as if they are second nature. A smile tugs at the corner of my lips as I hand the warm cup to the customer. It's always the same, but it never gets old. "Good morning," I greet one of the regulars that come in. "Hello!" he greets me, then orders his drink. I whip it up and hand it to him. As I wait for the next customer, I make small talk with my coworkers. We don't have a lot of downtime, but there's always time to talk. Finally, another r...
Submitted to Contest #165
Around the table, the Cherry family–the whole family–is enjoying their home-cooked dinner of steak, potatoes, and a variety of green vegetables. Also present at the family gathering is the Atwood family, a family friend of the Cherrys. The Atwoods are Noah and Naomi and their two kids, Oliver and Calliope. The Cherrys and Atwoods have been friends since before either couple had kids. The Atwoods are invited to nearly every family gathering of the Cherry family making them practically family themselves. Many conversations are happening a...
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