Healing The Devil I Once Loved
“You go see world small. Staying inside all day make head weak.”
She turned to Thomas. “You bring her back before dark.”
“Yes, boss,” he said, mockingly bowing.
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An hour later, I found myself standing outside staring at what Thomas proudly called his truck, which looked like it had survived at least three wars, two floods, and one bad marriage.
The paint was chipped beyond recognition, the side mirror on the passenger side was cracked and held in place with tape, and when Thomas turned the key, it coughed like a dying old lady.