Sir Squeaks of the house of Mouse was known to all of Fantasyland, that much was clear to all who dwelt there, no matter whether you were a rabbit, a toad, a dog, or even a beaver that lived near the creek. Few, however, genuinely know of how Sir Squeaks began his journey as the […]
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“The children whirled around Grandpa Octopus’ head, dashing this way and that around his collection of books. “I want this one!” Little Blue said as she pulled on one of Grandpa’s many tentacles. Tiny Orange pulled on Grandpa’s pipe while his sister, Teeny Orange curled up on his chest and seemed to fall asleep. “No!”
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Joe flung the door open, clashing it against the brick as he strode out of the corridor, clawing inside his trouser pocket as he neared the stairs. “Come on, you—” He removed his lighter as he stepped down the empty stairway, clanging on the metal as he went. Joe took his cigarette pack from his
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“Come on,” Matt said as he turned back to the others. Joe came hoofing out from behind a bush with his net and stopped, holding his hands against the tree. Amanda slowed her run and starting looking around as Joe huffed and puffed. “We’re going to lose it if we don’t go now!” “You’re too
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“We should do this again,” Erin said as she walked outside and turned around. Lillie slowly positioned herself behind the door, her hand already on the bolt as Paul walked down the path. Lillie faked a smile. “Yes,” she said as Erin looked back at Paul and tutted. “…I’ll see you around the neighbourhood I’m
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Linda etched back and forth in the room, the space seemed to close around as the candlelight drifted to and fro. She stopped and gazed through the thick, stained glass window. Four men stood against the wall on the other side, two torches both illuminated their features and cast a shadow upon them. John had
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Mr Bushwick filtered through the students and climbed up onto the platform, his bushy brown beard bustling about with the high breeze. The line of students closed, each one awkwardly glancing between themselves, those next to them, as well as back towards Mr Bushwick. He now faced out into the empty sky; his brown longcoat
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Beric held the handrail as he climbed up the steps, the snow crunched beneath his feet with every step until he reached the red door. Something cold thudded against Beric’s back. He turned around and patted the snow off from his thick black coat. Beric’s eyes darted around the street until he noticed Ralph and
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