Tag: pegman
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Small – What Pegman Saw
“Breathe deep and count to three. When you wake up we’ll be done …” Jessie’s eyes snapped open. For a man of 38 his back possessed a myriad of problems, waking up on the street never seemed to help matters. Though it was snowing when the van plucked him from the corner this area was…
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Nothing Ever Happens Here
One hundred and fifty. That’s how many times I heard people utter it in the days following Jace Daniels murder. “Nothing ever happens here.” Mrs. Daniels let it escape between her fingers while she sobbed. News cameras panned the puffy eyes surrounding her but they gave nothing away. My father slammed his fist on the…
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Add Coffee
It’s day three. I still have not had coffee. My husband, my loving, sweet, honorable husband has had beer. Of course. “We’re in Germany!” So he had beer. I poked at my half eaten fish and stared daggers through him. I told myself I wouldn’t sleep until I came up with the perfect revenge; until…
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The Last Will and Testament of Jo
I, Josephine WhitlockBeing of sharp mind, contemptuous wit and shoddy bodyHereby declareThis is it.This is where I want it to be. Endlessly facing every direction …Reflecting on endless painted skies,Delightfully wavering in every wisp of breeze,Soaking in each tear drop of dew …I want every man or woman,Nay, every soul who tries to mow me downWith…
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Pirate Days – What Pegman Saw
It was a real life pirate ship. Pedro couldn’t believe his eyes. The group of children sprinted ahead of their parents and on board. Everything was there, just like the stories. Pedro stood at the helm, letting the ocean breeze ruffle his hair. “João, take the helm! Ana, you can be first mate!” Pedro’s friends snapped…
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Everything That Ever Was – What Pegman Saw
There’s something to be said for being an empath in an abandoned city. It seems everywhere I step is full of energy, an oddity considering no one’s lived here for decades. The air still hangs thick, even on the cool days, it’s electrified. A man once asked me exactly what I saw in this old…
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What Pegman Saw – Not Shit
I’ve been all around the world chasing that little guy. Let me tell you a thing or two, the guys got some secrets. Just wonder, a guy who’s been spotted just about everywhere on god’s green earth? Why else would you hop from continent to continent like that? Just ask him what went down at…
Kelley Farrell 