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The Rooftop By Anthony Mendoza Duke sat on the ledge of the rooftop, 54 stories above the empty street and sleeping city below. His legs and bare feet swung left to right 600 feet above the ground. He enjoyed being high up and the quiet that came with it.  He had taken someone...
The Jacket By Anthony Mendoza Mike stepped into the bar and searched the room for a familiar face. “Of course, you’d wear the damn thing!” came a voice loud enough to be heard over the music. It came from his right. He turned to the sound and spotted Andy, along with Sarah and Rhonda seated at a booth agains...
A Regrettable Mistake by Anthony Mendoza Grayson leaned against the trunk of his car, fighting the urge to pace back and forth. He pulled the final drag off his cigarette before flicking it amongst its dead brethren scattered across the asphalt. Cynthia was over an hour late and he hadn’t heard from her since they had finishe...
Shooting the Breeze By Anthony Mendoza “So how was it? How’d you get that fat lip? Tell me everything!” “Dude, it was unreal! What an experience!” “I bet. I’m jealous. Go on. Tell me.” “Well, Friday morning I had to go to their warehouse and get appropriate clothes and that was nuts because there’s a bunch of people there getting shit for their trips.” “So you got people walking around...
Don't Be A Hero Chapter One 1 “Keep your fucking cool and everything will be all right! Fuck around and find out!” The Man shouted as he pistol whipped the bus driver across the face. He grabbed the driver by the collar and yanked him from the seat, shoving him to the floor. “Move your ass.” The Man kicked out. “Back!” he bark...
God’s Toilet By Anthony Mendoza 1 Geoff stared out the business class window of the airliner as it made its decent into Fortuna City. He hadn’t been in his hometown in 6 years and was overcome with anxiety and excitement. Set against the postcard-perfect Vagabond Bay, the port city of 4 million is a top destination for all who y...
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