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100 Word Story: Aerial View
Danny kept cigarettes and a lighter in the crook of the tree. This was so when he climbed up high to watch Mr. Framer making dinner in his kitchen, he could have a nice smoke. It was relaxing.
Mr. Framer made a lot of Hamburger Helper and green beans. Sometimes, he made tater tot casserole with a lot of cheese. Danny blew smoke rings up in the tree, like he was having a cocktail waiting for his table.
One night, Mr. Framer set an extra place, looked up at the tree, and curled his finger. Come down. Here’s your place.
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