The grout was finished. The refrigerator was running. The electricity was on the fritz, but still manageable. The rats were gone. The windows and light bulbs replaced. Yet there was more to do.
The kitchen wasn't painted, but I think It's best to do that last. Not rush into it yet. Maybe ask Jim what he thought.
Studying. That's all that I did.
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60 Days of Salt and Sand
Short StoryBeing published September 10th! "She wasn't floating when I found her. She wasn't exactly sinking, either... Just still. Deadly still. At least, I thought she was dead. But then I felt a pulse. And that was enough to get me to fight for her.'