J. Short Stories

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into the crowded streets.

“You’ll never forget Tooter, Hooter,

Scooter and Steve!”

With dumb names like that, clearly

nobody would forget them. Except for Steve. People will forget about Steve. I forgot about Steve. Was Steve his name? Ah who gives a shit about Steve.

We sped off, hooting and hollering,

I couldn’t help but get into the act. It was riveting, thrilling and I’ve still never felt so alive.

We came roaring around the bend, and

I knew exactly which warehouse door to pull into. Number 5. I can remember it like yesterday.

Why can’t I remember what I did yes-

terday. What did I have for lunch today?

Turkey XXXXX? No it was definitely turkey.

As I pulled through the door, crossing

the finish line, I heard faint yelling and

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