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Broken Arrow

May 12, 2026 3 Comments

By Deanna Davidson

An arrow whizzes by my head, faster than I can comprehend, and slams into the brick wall behind me. Light explodes from the golden shaft, unleashing chaos on the pedestrians walking around the park. I am unaffected by it. Couples pull apart, screaming vulgarities at each other. Single men and women slam each other to the grass in a spontaneous fit of passion. Pausing, I gaze at the man wearing an adult diaper. He’s bulging with muscles and has a handsome face, brown eyes sparkling in the sunlight. As he glances in my direction, I toss my clothes to the floor.

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  1. Bud Pharo says

    May 13, 2026 at 9:38 am

    Interesting take on Cupid! Nicely done!

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  2. Patti R. says

    May 13, 2026 at 10:46 am

    Love the last line, well done!

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  3. S DiS says

    May 13, 2026 at 3:03 pm

    That was interesting. Never know where a stroll in the park will land you.

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