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Stretched for time

Mark Perryer

Submitted to Contest #297

Stretched for time.The three of them just stood there whispering, like they don't have a worry in the world. Nonchalant at its best, but looks can be deceiving. They were here to do business.My nerves were getting the better of me. Sweat lined my brow, threatening to spill over and sting my eyes. The stress crept up my neck and began throbbing in my head. I had a good idea why they were here.The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody softly filled the room and their lyrics ‘And time goes by so slowly, And time can do so much,’ were so appropri...

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