Twister 1242

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

The sun exposed the blemishes of the yard. He knew the neighbors would complain again. But that run giant down statue of Madonna was staying

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Twister 1241

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He told her that she waited too much for life to happen. And then he didn’t hear from her ever again. She thought he’d called her too heavy.

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Twister 1240

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He ate his granola silently, savoring the night’s activities. She was still in bed, a smile on her face. The dog sat in a corner. Terrified.

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Twister 1239

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

After yoga class, he went to the bar and got loaded on whiskey. At home, his wife said she disapproved. He said he was just seeking balance.

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Twister 1238

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He took off his cap, rubbed his brow. Scanned the sky. It’s gonna rain, he said. She stared at the dirt. And dared not say what she thought.

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Twister 1237

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

Jim ordered the chef’s special. The waiter served it. Jim asked what it was. The waiter looked at it and said, Why it’s a crock of shit, sir

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Twister 1236

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

You don’t love me enough, he says. She edges closer to him and gently strokes his hair. Oh honey, she says. Now you’re crowding me, he says.

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Twister 1235

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

I fondled it, she said. And though she was talking about a grapefruit, he was immediately aroused, and then felt shame, and then he giggled.

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Twister 1234

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

After an introduction, the guest speaker approaches the mic and says, This convention tastes like taint. The ensuing commotion is tremendous

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Twister 1233

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

She can tell something’s wrong. It’s his birthday; he should be happy. What is it? she asks. The older I get the less I like jazz, he admits

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