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Raymond - Short Story

A Modern Fable

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Nov 26, 2025
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The kitchen at Raymond’s house buzzed with the small chaos of morning. Della herded Chloe toward the door, juggling shoes and backpacks that seemed to grow legs and wander off whenever she turned her back. The minivan idled in the driveway, coughing its warm exhaust into the cool air.

Chloe, sticky fingers waving a Cheeto-stained drawing like a flag of w…

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