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It was a cold day in New York City, the day after a snowfall that was now mush and mud pushed up next to the street curbs. Hard to walk on slippery black ice, bundled up against the chill, I… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” The man’s deep, disgruntled voice shot through my ears, to my feet, and back up again. Hearing his voice in my head on replay every time my conscience… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I said, after the three hour drive I just endured. “I am so hungry, just pull off and get some Mcdonald’s or something.” Dad responded, “But that is… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I look to Ryan, blood dripping down the side of his face as we heave the heavy garbage bag over the edge of the boat. “Don’t you think… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” Grace lightly chastised. “I know, I know. I’ll go see my teacher tomorrow during my break.” Em smiled back up at her. She was always good about listening… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore. We can’t keep doing this. You know you don’t love me, and pretending you do is just going to hurt more.” He shifted on his feet, hands shoved… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I uttered, looking up and glaring at Jade. Jade was the only person I had seen and talked to in the past year. We have not run into… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore,” Father said to me as we walked through the woods. I had been running my hand down the trunks of trees as we walked, snapping the small dead… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore. You know how your grandmother will react if you don’t continue with your training as scheduled,” Damen’s father chided with a stern tone. He had been caught trying… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.”You grew up.Your life changed.The people who you use to be friends with, hang out with are simply just no longer the sameThe world around you has changed and… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore,” I said, eyes darting around, looking for anyone that might have overheard. I don’t know why; we were alone. This was the first time I’d seen him in… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… You can’t mess around anymore.”I hadn’t composed it in such a way,Of what his intentions had led to be when he had spoken.Was it fair play?Merely a temperate rustle that sprouted a smile… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” You just can’t. People expect you to be mature now.You can’t be the little kid you once were.It’s January 24th 2022, you’re 14 years old.You are expected to… Continue Reading →
Even with all the lock down on activity in New York City, there’s still enough people on the street to be able to grab a street snippet here and there. I was walking west on 16th Street, headed away from… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog!” My sister yelled at me. “Fine..” I said back to her. Our house had become a zoo, we had lizards and snakes, a few geckos, fish, cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, ferrets,… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog!” I overheard some posh lady at the masquerade say. I walked around the massive estate looking for anything of value, most of it was just washed up junk that rich people… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog! said Lexion. “And send that dog back! Yes, right now!” She is looking at her robo dog, Max Prime, who just fetched her someone else’s dog. Again. This time, it’s a… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog!” I heard the beep signaling the end of the phone call with my mother. She loved Skip, but constantly complained about the hair that covered the floor and hung in the… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog.” My roommate chides me as wewalk down the sidewalk. “Aw come onnn, he’s so sweet. You know we have room in the apartment!” I protest. “Dude. We already fostered a dog… Continue Reading →
“So cute… but don’t come home with another dog!” It’s big beady eyes watered as it shook in the 12 year old girl’s hands. In her arms, the chihuahua fit perfectly against her chest. “But mom! Look at her! She’s… Continue Reading →