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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 45

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Austin

The mood in the apartment varied depending on where one was.  Aspen paced the hardwood floors like she had something on her mind, but didn’t know how to say it or to whom. She finally decided to halt her movements … Continue reading →

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Bad Bestie

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Austin

“Thanks again for coming over last night to watch Bad Santa.”  The huge smile on Aaron’s face proved that his words were sincere. It was two Sundays before Christmas, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench along … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 40

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Austin

Wally noticed that the sky threatened snow as the glass elevator carried him closer to the clouds and the top floors of the tallest building in the city. On his first visit to the offices of Miles Fitzpatrick, the rookie … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 38

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Austin

Tex wished he had brought his guitar.  It was something of a security blanket because he always felt confident and in control when he played it. Plus, having it would have given him something to do.  It was midnight and … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 33

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Austin

Tex sat on the couch and strummed a tune on his guitar while Aspen anxiously paced the length of the apartment.  His eyes never left her because he was that drawn to her, even when she was doing nothing more … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 32

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Austin

Joyce Ng was an avid runner who got in at least five miles every morning before she went to work.  She liked to joke that she had taken up running to put as much distance as possible between her and … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 31

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Austin

The infamous warehouse where all the trouble had begun was quiet.  This time, however, there was a boxing ring set up in the center. David “Davy Boy” Berkowitz once again found himself back in the ring.  He was nineteen, lean, … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 28

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Austin

Maggie’s go to setting when she was worried was Full Organizational Mode. Michelle observed this in amusement as she sipped her white wine and watched her friend reorganize the bottles behind the bar for the third time in the last … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 27

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Austin

Wally, Ng, and Vlak stood in the middle of the nearly empty warehouse.  They wore tactical gear, which clearly had not been needed, and focused their attention on the four cardboard boxes that silently mocked them from a few feet … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 26

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Austin

It is extremely rare that a man gets to witness the report of his own death, so it would make sense that his reaction to the event might be unpredictable or even out of character. Tex chose to respond by … Continue reading →

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