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631. MERRY GO ROUND SHOPPING by Richard L. Provencher  
     Shopping with dad for Christmas presents is hard to do when it is impossible to find a parking place. Should they give up or, who's that kid in the wheelchair?
     
     
632. I WANNA BE by Richard L. Provencher  
     Michael can't make up his mind on what he wants to be when he grows up. But then, being too serious isn't such fun.
     
     
633. A friend of Roses by mary wolf  
     "He is so ugly, and he has tht awful pointed head that hurts everything."
     
     
634. EAGLE WATCHING by Richard L. Provencher  
     Who has not watched the gracefulness of an eagle soar high with thermals thrusting upwards? For first time viewers this story may help you understand how one young fellow was awed by their majesty.
     
     
635. FOSTER CAT by Richard L. Provencher  
     Being a foster child can lead to better things. Now what about this cat found in the back yard?
     
     
636. DECISION ON A SANDY SHORE by Richard L. Provencher  
     Making sand castles on the sea shore is fun for Mark. What if it turns into a true story?
     
     
637. COUNTDOWN sf by Richard L. Provencher  
     The Grand Council of Mars is having its annual assembly, attended by an audience of 257,381. This crucial meeting has several keynote speakers. One is warning of the folly of another war.
     
     
638. WHEN TIME STOOD STILL by Richard L. Provencher  
     This short story is about fairness, memories, and understanding. And that hunting is not the solution to true manhood.
     
     
639. Jake's Ladder by Patty Wysong  
     A story for Father's Dayor any day to celebrate how special dads are, and all they do for their families.
     Jake comes to see that his dad is a hero because his dad works, doing a job he doesn't especially like and is dangerous--but he does it because he loves his family and it's how he takes care of his family.
     
     
640. A Soldier's Dream by Nate Weil  
     A soldier dies, but just before dying makes a wish. God, in his kindness fulfills that man's dream.
     My heartfelt thanks goes out to those who have given me critiques, helping me improve it but in a special way to my good friend Detectivesnaz12 who is my grammar editor, and to Arlene Showalter because he has gone through more trouble than most to give me quality critique and to read through my piece a few times now. This piece would not be where it is without them. And finally, my thanks to God for inspiring me to write this. Judging from my work in the past, there is no way I could have written this without God guiding my hand.
     
     
641. Leaving Home by Ayush Saxena  
     This short story describes the complicated feelings and thoughts of a little child, towards his grandmother, as he leaves her house....
     
     
642. FOUR EYES! by LauraLee Shaw  
     Those traumatized in their childhood do not have to stay that way as adults. Join this young lady as she journeys back to a life she once hated, only to see her allow God to turn it around.
     
     
643. UP, AND UP by Richard L. Provencher  
     It's always nice to go fishing with dad. Even if everything turns out wrong. Or, did it?
     
     
644. A WISH FOR CHRISTMAS by Richard L. Provencher  
     Matthew is a little boy with big ideas. Is Christmas only about toys and fancy lights and people who get upset because there is not enough parking at the mall? he wonders. Then he makes a wish.
     
     
645. LONG LEGS by Richard L. Provencher  
     This is a clam-digging story about Matthew who likes to tease his friends. Except this time he's in for a surprise. You just wait and see.
     
     
646. SILHOUETTES AT DUSK by Richard L. Provencher  
     Grandpa and Grandma take their grandchildren for firewood deep in the woods. On the way back they run into a snowstorm. A tragedy occurs which will be remembered for a very long time.
     
     
647. ONE MORE WISH by Richard L. Provencher  
     A father and son are on a snowshoe hike, but, discover more adventure than they can handle. Will they find their way home?
     
     
648. FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK by Richard L. Provencher  
     Giving a Christmas gift to his friend is a nice gesture. Oh-Oh what happens when Colin forgot to buy it?
     
     
649. HURRY UP COLIN by Richard L. Provencher  
     I'm sure many parents have a son like Colin. Esther and I did. In fact we had three of them. "Pick up your socks," is one of our well remembered phrases.
     
     
650. THE CLAM SAID, OUCH by Richard L. Provencher  
     Grandparents and grandchildren enjoy their time at the beach. But, little do they know what kind of excitement will take place, when a talking clam shows up.
     
     
651. THE PAPER BOY by Richard L. Provencher  
     Being a paperboy can be sad, especially when most of the stories are about sad stories. In this story we get to know a little about the paperboy, Colin.
     
     
652. VOICE IN A BOTTLE by Richard L. Provencher  
     Ryan and his grandpa place a message in a bottle hoping the Atlantic ocean will bring an answer back for the young fellow. What are the chances?
     
     
653. Good Neighbors by Donald Mehl  
     Wood ducks are beautiful examples of God's glorious creation, and they make good neighbors too! This humorous story is about our feathered friends living near our lake home.
     
     
654. Royal Deception by Amanda Binkley  
     This excerpt contains the first three chapters of a novel I am currently writing. It is a suspense/romance, based on a history professor who gets too close to the truth while researching her dissertation. I hope you enjoy. Feedback is welcome.
     
     
655. Something Big in Blue Tick Alabama by Betty Castleberry  
     A concert in a southern town is all the talk. Not everyone knows about it though. Find out what one southern woman does when she finds she has been left out.
     
     
656. My Woodcarving Story by Donald Mehl  
     We all have many God-given gifts. Due to unusual circumstances, my special gift of woodcarving was discovered later in life. Often times our gifts remain hidden - never to be used or enjoyed.
     
     
657. THE KEEPER OF THE ROSE by Richard L. Provencher  
     Visiting grandma in the Nursing Home is sad for a young grandson. And how to understand how she can still smile. He learns some valuable lessons.
     
     
658. Too Much Too Soon by LaNaye Perkins  
     "Ah, there now, that explains it then, doesn't it?" he smiled with just a hint of mischief in his voice.
     
     
659. Living By Faith by LaNaye Perkins  
     As night settled in, candlelight shone on a man and a woman. They knelt beside a bed, their heads bowed and hands clasped in prayer.
     
     
660. The Man Who Once Was by LaNaye Perkins  
     I don't need anyone. I can take care of myself. Survival of the fittest, I say! No free rides here, I will make them pay!
     
     

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