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The Bigger
It was just before the bout between Lefty Louie and Bonecrusher Rocco. Both fighters were in their corners. Louie's manager, Al, offered his last words of advice...
“Remember, Louie, the bigger they are...”
Bonecrusher was big all right. Huge head, bull neck, massive right hand, and a 15-0 record, all by knockouts.
“Got it, Al. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.”
Al added a few more lines of disbelief to his face.
“What'd you mean, Louie?”
“Fall, Al. The bigger they are, the harder...”
“No, Louie, hit. Remember, it's hit. The bigger they are, the harder they hit...”
From Guest Contributor David Sydney
Eye Of Beholder
Todd had always put others before himself, which had brought a sense of well-being and worth when he was young.
But the years and the takers had garnered their toll: the most recent family emergency leaving him stranded on an island of agoraphobia.
He’d just washed the dishes when the doorbell rang.
The wireless security camera bought online amid a bout of paranoia relayed the image of a stranger with a clipboard – practiced smile glued to his face.
Todd could just make out the logo of a phone company on the top sheet.
Another would-be taker.
Sunlight glinted off steak-knives.
From Guest Contributor Perry McDaid
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