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Aches & Pains

January 25, 2022 9 Comments

By Howard Dart Humeston

“Old people live here, I bet,” Clay whispered as he and Ajay maneuvered through the dark house, wearing black from head to toe.

“How do you know?” Ajay jammed a MacBook into his backpack.

“Old people have aches and pains, and there are plenty of recliners and heating pads here,” Clay chuckled.

“That’s genius, man! So, if anyone’s home, we’ll handle them!”

That’s when two sets of Taser barbed darts hit both of their rumps as laughter came from behind the sofa.

“What dumb asses,” the man said, watching the thieves convulse on the floor.

“Numb asses now!” his wife giggled.

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  1. Vivian says

    January 25, 2022 at 8:08 am

    Yes!!

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  2. Coco says

    January 25, 2022 at 8:51 am

    Hah! Their bad choice but them in the butt—literally!

    Nicely done!

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  3. Helen C says

    January 25, 2022 at 9:14 am

    Very funny and a good ending!

    Reply
  4. Priti Tiwari says

    January 25, 2022 at 9:40 am

    This is brilliant! Loved it!

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  5. Mary says

    January 25, 2022 at 10:05 am

    Love this! Great job.

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  6. Mary A Gorman says

    January 25, 2022 at 10:15 am

    Love it

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  7. Meredith Chiwenkpe Asuru says

    January 25, 2022 at 2:53 pm

    This is good. A thief trap. Nicely done.

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  8. Rita Riebel-Mitchell says

    January 25, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    Funny! Love it.

    Reply
  9. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    January 26, 2022 at 9:13 am

    Congrats to them for having the last laugh! Well done 🙂

    Reply

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