Word Count 1179 Bill Tope and Doug HawleyOn the day of her sister's funeral, long after the graveside service, Bailey sat in the rain while the workmen backfilled Emily's grave. In deference to Bailey, the men said nothing. Only their shovels made whispering sounds … Continue reading Her Sister’s Funeral
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Evergreen
Word count 864 Where Mildred fed Bob Bill Tope and Doug Hawley Daphne and Stu stood at the picture window overlooking the front yard of their mother's home, talking quietly. "I don't know," said Daphne, "something's not right with Mom." Together they peered out the window … Continue reading Evergreen
Spoils
Word count 367 Closest I could get in free Pixabay. Bill Tope and Doug Hawley The driver Joe Jacobs of the car spotted something lying in the road up ahead. Puzzled, he braked, and the car rolled to a stop about ten feet … Continue reading Spoils
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