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Redaction, part iV, Chapter 6

Chapter 6 “Is it time, Paw-Paw?” “Almost, child.” Brantlee Neville straightened despite his crooked back. Hens clucked and scattered when he stomped up the worn boards to the stoop of the brick house. The wind moaned through the cracked windows … Continue reading

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Redaction, Part iV, Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Mirabelle Westminster folded the bottom of her apron before using it to lift the lid off the pot. Steam wafted from the boiling liquid, momentarily driving away the cold biting her cheeks. Her two daughters toddled toward a … Continue reading

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Redaction, Part iV, chapter 4

Chapter 4 “Everybody dies.” Knees sinking in the dirt, Harlan waited for Bastard to strike, left foot jiggling in time to his racing heart. Today was Bastard’s expiration date. Harlan just wished the guy would hurry it up. “I’ll cut … Continue reading

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Redaction Part iV, Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Fools never learned. Harlan Westminster lowered his binoculars and rolled onto his back. He squeezed his eyes closed until white danced in his vision. But it didn’t help. He still saw the image of the valley below. For … Continue reading

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