The Mermaid Elixir

 

   

       Charlie eyed all nurses suspiciously.  Everyone thought he talked crazy.   That is why his kids forced him into assisted living, to have him watched.   He’d escape to the beach nearby.  Like before, she would rejuvenate him: another modern medical miracle.  Goodbye cancer!

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It's Time!

 

      Panicked, she looked in my direction and gave me a slight nod.  Filled instantly with excitement and understanding, I quickly gathered my things and we left as the rest of the group continued to work, unfazed by our quick and quiet departure.  

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Guilty

      Sweat beaded up on my brow. My heart raced. She couldn’t have seen.    She was only five years old.  I had nothing to worry about! Her testimony would convict me. I did kill him.  He deserved it. Surely they wouldn’t believe her!  

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The Road to Adventure

      She was at a crossroads.  All of her friends were getting married and having babies.  Although she really wanted to have a family one day, she wanted to experience life first.  She chose the road less traveled filled with promise and adventure.

         This week's question for yeah write's #162 gargleblaster challenge is "Which way to go?"  We were to write our response to that question in precisely 42 words.

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