Short Story
4/20
Mason, Courtney, Shawn and Sarai are all getting ready for their long awaited 4/20 stoner party. “Yo, who got the edibles?” Shawn asked allowed. “Mason said he had em’ wrapped up in the ziplock.” Courtney replied as she packed the drinks in the back of the van. “What kinda drinks are you putting in the back, Court?” Sarai asked. “If I remembered correctly, she put the Hennessy and Patròn in one cooler and the Pepsi and Sprite in the other one. Variety matters ya know.” Shawn concluded.
By Joe Patterson5 months ago in Fiction
My Feet Are Tingling
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By Doug Aaron5 months ago in Fiction
Before Friday. Runner-Up in The Unhappy Ending Challenge.
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Cancer Resignation. Content Warning.
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By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 5 months ago in Fiction
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By Mallory Farnum5 months ago in Fiction
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By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 5 months ago in Fiction
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By Alicia Anspaugh5 months ago in Fiction
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By Cheryl E Preston5 months ago in Fiction
