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Last Day by JD Strunk

June 1, 2026March 14, 2026 literallystories2014

Last Day by JD Strunk

MODEL #392748: “GLENN”:Run program:// tap dance

Glenn glided through the factory door doing an impromptu tap dance. “Last day of work!” he said, shimmying up to Larry.

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Lottery by Meredith Rohn 

April 21, 2022January 30, 2022 literallystories2014

Someone wins the lottery every day.

Lily’s grandfather used to tell her this when he would walk her to the corner dime shop for a candy and a ticket.

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