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  1. The thunderstorm woke Paula up. She still felt unclean. She walked out and stood in the rain, washing away last night’s date. 11:24 AM May 24th via Buffer
  2. I resent Anger Management class. I don't have a problem. I wasn't angry when I pushed you out in front of the bus. I just don't like you. 6:18 AM May 23rd via Buffer
  3. I really thought Patricia liked me for me, but when I saw the saddle on her bed, I knew she was just another woman with a jockey fetish. 7:33 AM May 21st via Buffer
  4. Marvin cursed the big city. It had changed him. He longed for the simpler days in a small town, before he felt the need to wear dresses. 6:27 AM May 18th via Buffer
  5. Tired of being wanted for her looks, Kim shaved her head before the blind date. Ted dressed like a tramp, hiding his wealth. Both ran. 1:16 PM May 17th via Buffer
  6. Carlton is blind. In desperation, he had stared into the sun. He knew now, nothing would erase the image of his parents having sex. 8:26 AM May 16th via Buffer
  7. Carl was good at small things like buttering toast or stacking neatly. It was big things like talking to people that gave him trouble. 8:13 AM May 15th via Buffer
  8. By now you've realized your brakes don't work. I'm sorry. I'm not very good at goodbyes and thought this would be easier for both of us. 8:01 AM May 14th via Buffer
  9. Cindy shook her money maker, late at night, for tips. She dreamed of being a dentist, fixing the broken smiles that gawked at her. 8:07 AM May 11th via Buffer
  10. After listening to his problems, I felt some sympathy for the Devil, but still billed him for the therapy session. 11:09 AM May 8th via Buffer
  11. The scar was part of Don's charm. Women asked about it and he would tell the elaborate tale, although the truth was he fell in the shower. 9:36 AM May 7th via Buffer
  12. I transformed into a puppy then crawled into Mother's lap where I bathed in the affection she neglected to show me in my human form. 6:32 AM May 5th via Buffer
  13. When we awoke, your blue eyes were green. I knew you'd been replaced. I considered my options and played along. New you was good in bed. 7:15 AM May 4th via Buffer
  14. Kim always trades up. She cast aside cars, jobs, and boyfriends. When she sees something better, she drops what she has...just like her Dad. 8:18 AM May 3rd via Buffer
  15. The hot oil burned as a few drops splashed on me. I learned to be more careful when pouring it on those below me. 8:01 AM May 2nd via Buffer
  16. Craig reached for his pen but it wasn't there. He ran home holding his head, trying to keep the idea from seeping out. 12:17 PM May 1st via Buffer
  17. "You have such an intriguing mind and such interesting thoughts. I wonder where they come from" she said, holding my brain up to the light. 8:00 AM Apr 30th via Buffer
  18. "I like my sausages a little burnt," she said, cooking our breakfast. I felt a desperate urge to put my pants on. 8:00 AM Apr 28th via Buffer
  19. I planted the pretty flowers in memory of you, but they were ruined when your hand clawed up through the dirt. 9:09 AM Apr 27th via Buffer
  20. I jumped out of the airplane trying to catch you. On the way down, I realized if you wanted to get away that bad, I should just let you go. 7:11 AM Apr 26th via Buffer