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chanson, March 30, 2009

I woke up on the floor. I felt really thirsty and had to pee. The T.V. was still on but not making any noise. Someone must have muted it at some point. I stood up and looked at Tanya lying there asleep on the couch. I felt confused and wanted to go home. Read the rest of the story »

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  1. Hellmut says:
    March 31, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    I am just glad, it ain’t me.

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