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Splash of Red

August 2, 2024 4 Comments

By Terence Gallagher

I have been ironing Harlan’s bowling shirt for what feels like days. So hard to get it right, especially with Guttersnipes sewn cursively across the front. And he won’t get off my back about it since tonight is the championship.

Or was it last night? No matter, at least Harlan’s quiet now. What’s that splash of red on the tip of the iron?

Harlan’s such a sweetie. Watching baseball, he’s usually complaining about balls and balks and other such nonsense. I’ll have to make him a special dinner tonight. Everything’s so nice and peaceful now.

Except for all those darn flies.

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  1. David says

    August 5, 2024 at 3:08 am

    Enjoyed this a lot. I like how you’ve been able to portray a sense of character in such a few words.

    Reply
  2. Deborah Sale-Butler says

    August 7, 2024 at 8:45 am

    What a wonderful, dark tale. The whole story told without telling. Well done.

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  3. Bud Pharo says

    August 8, 2024 at 9:06 am

    Dark and funny! Great story.

    Reply
    • Maggie says

      August 10, 2024 at 12:41 pm

      Dark yet funny. Bravo!

      Reply

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