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Dinner for Ones

Just like the first time people reacted to the world’s most prolific scent, I couldn’t resist turning my head to catch a glimpse of the lady (or guy) who wore the famed perfume. It drifted gently into my nose, and the strength of it told me her exact distance from me. The only ‘new’ guest…
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For Mel C

Unknown Number (Whatsapp): ‘Hey J. I’m Rick here. Just want to ask if you know Mel, the blogger.’ Me (Whatsapp): ‘Mel? Yeah I know her. How did you get my number?’ Rick (Whatsapp): ‘Ah. Don’t bother about how I got your number. You free tonight?’ Me (Whatsapp): ‘I’m working. On most nights.’ Rick (Whatsapp): ‘Oh!…
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Debt Repayment

The first year uni student stepped into my view in a thin cotton grey dress, bra cups pushing against her chest area as she strutted to the table. Pointing to a seat opposite mine, she slid into position and her bag landed on the table. I held my new camera up and turned it on,…
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Sister’s Inside Job

Stepping into a small and bare house, my sister introduced me to her friend, Elise, whom she thought could use some free tuition I was giving to her. As if my sister was in her own home, she went into Elise bedroom after an exchange of whisper, then calling out to me that she was…
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Test of Will

Jerry: ‘Hey bro! Nice to finally meet the writer!’ Me: ‘Hi. So this is the place huh? Am I the last to arrive?’ Jerry: ‘Of course. You’re the highlight man! Come.’ Two other guys, one around my age and the other in his 30s were introduced to all of us, shaking hands with our bags…
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