Issue 8 – 55-Word Stories
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Melting
The echocardiogram came back. His heart was so big it could barely beat: dilated cardiomyopathy.
“He’ll be lucky to make it to Little Rock alive.”
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Just like in the Movies
When she was a teenager in the 1940s, Marie loved going to the neighborhood theater to gaze in rapture at Gene Tierney, her favorite actress.
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Hey Doc!
Back stooped, feet shuffling. Hands trembling, rolling imaginary pills.
His wife follows, smaller at each visit, struggling.
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Backyard Backstory
When we finally had a backyard there was no time to watch the stars at night. The day ran fast tiring us and the night dropped quickly.