3. Morgenmuffel

Mar 03, 2022 16:38

Monday, February 1st-7:45 a.m.

1,849 words. Approximate reading time: 9 minutes, 20 seconds.

The bedroom lights turned on, slowly brightening as Michael’s handheld tablet began playing soft instrumental music. The music swelled with the lights, welcoming Michael and his wife Cindy to the new day.

With a swift motion, Michael reached a hand out from ( Read more... )

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roina_arwen March 6 2022, 17:45:57 UTC
Sounds like maybe Michael was hoping they’d be randomly tested by marking an O? Intriguing piece of writing! Loved it!

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viagra March 7 2022, 15:40:49 UTC
Yep, the idea is that he's going to lie about having symptoms and just hope that his house is not randomly selected while he waits to get over them. Whether that's a good idea or not, who knows? :) Thank you for your kind words!

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beautyofgrey March 7 2022, 03:11:55 UTC
Man, the thought of a three-week all inclusive resort-style vacation for quarantine...sounds great. I know that's not meant to be the take-away, but I can only think that if that had been in the message for Covid....things might have gone differently. Anyway, great cliff-hanger!

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viagra March 7 2022, 15:42:21 UTC
Oh man, yes - if "quarantine" meant "be whisked away to the tropics for a three-week vacation," that certainly would be nice lol - I aim to explore exactly what goes on at those camps later on, though; it's definitely not a vacay! Thank you for your comment :D

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engarian March 7 2022, 15:26:58 UTC
Wow, very impactful and beautifully written.

- Erulisse (one L)

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viagra March 7 2022, 15:42:28 UTC
Thank you very much :)

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d0gs March 9 2022, 01:54:06 UTC
The description in this was fantastic and that ending was perfect!

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viagra March 9 2022, 19:33:24 UTC
Thank you so much! :)

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tonithegreat March 9 2022, 04:26:50 UTC
Michael would make a great Floridian! Black 0s all the way. This was beautifully done. Bravo!

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viagra March 9 2022, 19:33:06 UTC
lol true, most of us in Florida have been OVER IT since day one. I can't imagine the powers that be trying to implement some kind of system like this here. Thank you for reading! :)

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