walking the streets - 75 Word Short Story

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Stars fill the sky, but the city lights keep everything awake. People flood the park, looking over their shoulders, hands stuffed deep in their pockets. Cops watch from the shadows, keeping everything in their sights. They're my backup if anything goes wrong.

A shifty kid in a slick leather jacket comes up to me, denim collar popped and pant cuffs rolled up. His eyes are wide, both from fear and high.

"You looking to buy?"

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