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Military history

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To always be the hero

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Name drawing for Christmas

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I don't know, it just bubbles out

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Usher for a movie theater

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Cutting the cord when my children were born

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Generosity

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Summer on Grandpa’s farm was always fulfilling to Turk. The grand pear tree towers over the gravel driveway. An old porch swing stood silently in the side yard. It was held up by a 4 by 4 laid across two telephone poles clipped at ten feet. The farm was named “Big Country” by one of the countless grandkids. It had a cozy feeling that made Turk feel safe and happy.  Grandpa wanted a new water hose. He told Turk about it every day. “Next time we are in town I’m getting a new hose boy,” Grandpa said with a gleam in his eye.  The old one was a...

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