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Submitted to Contest #48
A clap of thunder rumbled so close to me that my teeth rattled as I ran through the door of my favorite bookstore. To leave the comfort of my cabin with weather like this is insane. For the life of me I can’t figure out why I have done it. Except for this inescapable NEED to be in this store. It’s THE stereotypical used, dusty bookstore with the token lazy yellow cat to complete its ambience. I have known Old Man McKelvy, it’s owner, since I was a child. As always it warms my heart to see him. Tomkins (the aforementioned token cat) imm...
I am a 53 year old mother, lesbian, network analyst & writer.
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