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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part VI

In the days after Aileen’s visit, Ángel doubled down on his reading.  He took her words to heart and read like their very survival depended on it.  His mother was proud of him, but worried that he pushed himself too … Continue reading

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part V

Albertson Wallet V had a peculiar way of walking that mixed a prance with a swagger.  He had a large build – he played rugby in college – which accentuated his peculiar locomotion’s menacing air.  His father, Albertson Wallet IV, … Continue reading

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part II

Lillian had to go shopping.  She left Ángel with her mother, a harmless enough move, so she thought.  Her mother would watch her favorite TV shows, too engrossed in them to fuss about this or that.  Ángel would read.  Thing … Continue reading

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part I

(For Ray Bradbury) By the early 22nd century, guns were ubiquitous.  Folks started getting trained on how to use them in kindergarten on account of all the drive-by shootings that took place.  As a means of defense, a gun was … Continue reading

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