Run Like the Wind and Play Forever

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Run Like the Wind and Play Forever

After a 68 year absence, Jimmy and his sister return to Long Lake and the cabin where they had spent many happy childhood days with their grandparents. Jimmy is obsessed with all those wonderful, bygone days. 

 

His cousin, Gary, and his wife have built a beautiful home next to the cabin, but Jimmy is disappointed the cabin, now owned by Gary, has been rented to a Native American vacationer.

 

Jimmy and the renter become friends, and Jimmy realizes that the man may be able to help him with his obsession.... 


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Rgabel

Intriguing little story that kept pulling at my interest. Especially liked the tie in to the first line to the last line of the story. Good Job!

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J.C. Laird

Hello, stranger, It's been a while! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. There's a huge thread of truth in the tale. The setting does exist; the lake home and cabin are now owned by my cousin, and my sister and I did spend numerous summers at the cabin when we were kids. I was... mehr anzeigen

Rgabel

They say to always write about what you know to give it a genuine feel. You did just that it sounds like. :)

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judycolella

This was beautiful, clever, relatable, and simply wonderful! Another magnificent work!

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J.C. Laird

Thank you, Judy. A compliment from you carries a lot of weight and is greatly appreciated!

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