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Safe

Safe

I don’t know. He never told or showed anyone. Not Grandma, not Dad, definitely not me.
By JAKE Jul 31, 2023
Met God in the Backseat of a Ford Fiesta Behind a Dumpster

Met God in the Backseat of a Ford Fiesta Behind a Dumpster

God’s always watching.
By JAKE Jul 24, 2023
Arrangements

Arrangements

The loss of a parent is one of life’s most unforgiving tricks. But alas, your mother’s higher power has a plan. He gave your mother a lifetime with the most precious gift there is and He removed your mother from this Earth at precisely her destined moment.
By JAKE Jul 17, 2023
Crybaby Ferris Sucks

Crybaby Ferris Sucks

Baby kept costing us matches, throwing punches at opponents that missed and caught me right in the mush, tripping and accidentally hitting me with his big splash, that kind of stuff.
By JAKE Jul 10, 2023
The Red Ring

The Red Ring

We listened to the words of that stout man, feeling lost with context of time and space.
By JAKE Jul 3, 2023
(IF IT'S NOT LOVE) THE BOMB WILL BRING US TOGETHER

(IF IT'S NOT LOVE) THE BOMB WILL BRING US TOGETHER

I knew I should have said something then, something to the effect of: I’m sorry. He had not wanted to go to the party, let alone watch the game. Earlier that day lying in bed he had listed reasons why it was a bad idea...
By JAKE Jun 26, 2023
The Horrible Initiative

The Horrible Initiative

Beside the board stands a young man, presumably Mr. P P-G. On his smooth face, a series of feel-your-pain frowns and so-encouraging smiles alternate as appropriate.
By JAKE Jun 19, 2023

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