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The Ultimate Pardon

“Run through it one more time for me, Tom,” the President said, squinting slightly against the sun. The sky was clear, not even the contrail of a passing jet detracting from the pale blue firmament. This isn’t right, he thought, frowning as he watched a lone bird—a hawk by the look of it—soar quietly overhead. [...]

Writing: Untitled Turf War Story

“Where do you think you’re going?”
Aw, crap, I think. I don’t need this right now.
There are three of them, all dressed alike. Gang colors. I’m on the edge of Deuce territory.
“Maybe you didn’t hear me,” the leader says.
“Look,” I say, my voice firm but non-threatening. I don’t want this to escalate; the last thing we [...]