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Last Stroke

November 5, 2020 7 Comments

By Coco Jane

Marvin looked at his daughter one more time. Her brunette locks draped perfectly over her shoulder, and her hands were neatly folded. She was beautiful. So still, preserved forever.

Stepping back, he looked some more. His wife, Linnae, joined him; together they beheld their only child.

Yes, the blush in her cheeks was just the right shade of pink. The lilacs nearby matched the purple in her dress, and her lips hinted a little smile. Linnae rested her head on her husband’s shoulder. “Just right,” she said, smiling.

Marvin sighed. “Just right,” he echoed as Linnae set down her paint brush.

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  1. Pamela Raleigh says

    November 5, 2020 at 7:13 am

    Love that this did not end as expected. Nice “O’Henry-ing” there.

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  2. Tom Stewart says

    November 5, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Clever writing, nicely done.

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  3. Michael Bloomfield says

    November 5, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Nice twist….. Happy ending

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  4. Susan Reid says

    November 5, 2020 at 7:52 am

    I enjoyed the happy twist.

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  5. Cathleen O'Connor says

    November 5, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Great surprise ending!! Really enjoyed this!

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  6. Meghashri says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:22 am

    So wonderful!

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  7. Coco says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Glad you like it!

    Reply

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