Category: mystery
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6. Cliff-Diving
Chapter 6: Cliff-Diving August 1999 The heat of the day has caught up to us. Beads of sweat make their home between my shoulder blades, and the thin blades of grass tickle my arms. The seven of us girls are a wave of smiles and voices rushing in and out, crashing into each other as…
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5. Three Birds
Chapter 5: Three Birds May 2021 August 1999 The heat of the day has caught up to us. Beads of sweat make their home between my shoulder blades, and the thin blades of grass tickle my arms. The seven of us girls are a wave of smiles and voices rushing in and out, crashing into…
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4. Apples in the Sun
Chapter 4: Apples In The Sun August 1999 The heat of the day has caught up to us. Beads of sweat make their home between my shoulder blades, and the thin blades of grass tickle my arms. The seven of us girls are a wave of smiles and voices rushing in and out, crashing into…
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3. Clay Pots
Chapter 3: Clay Pots May 2021 Caroline, Adam, Jane, Beth, Atticus — a family. No, I tell myself. We are a family. The set is complete. Leave it be. Not now. Henry’s hands stay on my mind. They torture me as I cut and pack apples and carrots and throw goldfish and a peanut butter…
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2. Flowers On A Tree
Chapter 2: Flowers On A Tree May 2021 I wonder when or how he will appear. In what form? Perhaps as a casual text: “How are you?” A conversation on the sidewalk. A run-in at the grocery store? No, it will be a private message. As always. “Just checking in on life and kids,” which…
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1. Henry Dreams
Chapter 1: Henry Dreams May 2021 Henry is kissing my back as I lie on my stomach. We are lost in the dark, whispering and laughing. The bed sheets are cool and smooth against my skin, and dark blue midnight slips away as he pulls it down to my feet. He runs a finger along…
A Story For Us To Remember When We Are Old. © Laura Coughlin 2023 