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Samuel Newsome

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Halloween Srory

Submitted to Contest #272

Halloween Story October thirty-first arrived in the Landry household with great anticipation. At least the smallest Landry, Larry, was excited for the holiday. At eleven years young, he had experienced trick or treat in past years with one parent close behind him as he marched up door steps in a kangaroo or clown costume and bravely announced, “Trick or treat!” The neighbors would bestow treats upon young Larry while waving at his parent ...

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The Train Wreck

Submitted to Contest #136

The Train Wreck The day was balmy and warm though winter was not yet done with us. On such a day the hills called out to be trod upon. Ol’ Spot and I set out, in no particular hurry, to mount those hills with whom we had become close friends over the years. Seasons never deterred us but were merely a change in mood, and who of us has not changed our mind or mood on occasion. The slope was steep with small riverlets that would eventually join a creek, then a river or two and finally the ocean. They were...

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