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Paying The Rent
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Halfway To Zero by Christie Bane Smoking too much pot nearly causes a terrible accident at an amusement park. [2,511 words]
Dad's Death And A Lesson In Tipping by John C Smith A contrast in emotions. [446 words]
The Sound Of Laces by Sunny a womans erotic night is sparked by her high heeled leather boots. [830 words]
The Gnome's Feast by Martin John Devecka Dr. Z A bitter man's encounter with the supernatural leaves him disappointed. [3,895 words]
The Dragon And The Tiger-Bob Gets His W.I.S.H. by Lawrence Peters Humorous wildlife adventure [1,614 words]
That Saturday Night by Alberto Pupo A story of inner struggle and disbelief [766 words]
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Long Walk Back by Toni Jaquay Lynch Forbidden Rendezvous. [1,543 words]
The Church by Matt Tracy One man has an experience. One like he has never had before, and for good reason [3,463 words]

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TITLE (EDIT)
Paying The Rent
DESCRIPTION
In this politically incorrect tale, an inarticulate young man hopes to marry a rich woman so he can pay the rent, but he finds her repulsive. Humor, fiction. From Duane Simolke's paperback book The Acorn Stories, a fiction collection set in West Texas.
[5,817 words]
TITLE KEYWORD
Comedy
AUTHOR
Duane Simolke

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Duane Simolke's books are available to order at most local or online bookstores. Read the reviews at Amazon.com and bn.com, or visit his home page (way.to/acorn). His home page also includes resources related to diversity, writing, entertainment, etc.
[February 2001]

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 1998 Duane Simolke
STORYMANIA PUBLICATION DATE
February 2001
NUMBER OF TIMES TITLE VIEWED
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