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I used my second wish to undo the first. Your body sprang back to life. The third wish I’m keeping, in case you get out of line again.

He loved her through her multitude of boyfriends, hoping she’d come to her senses and love him. Finally he settled for her sister.

Tony was sure that Eunice wanted him. When he proposed, she didn’t know how to explain that he was her imaginary friend.

Some people get things bronzed, I had my first wife encased in gold. I really liked her. I won’t let one indiscretion tarnish her memory.

Kim walked down the aisle. Suddenly she saw herself burst into the room. “Stop! Don’t marry Phil! You’ll learn to love yourself!”

Outside the window, Mark stood in the moonlight, serenading Vicky. Her heart remained closed, unmoved by the sounds of his tuba.

Tired of being wanted for her looks, Kim shaved her head before the blind date. Ted dressed like a tramp, hiding his wealth. Both ran.

Walter loved Jillian, the librarian. He longed to sort her stacks, turn her pages, but they were shelved apart, classics and new releases.

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It worked. Clara had finally gotten Donald to marry her. Happy at last. Somehow she would hide the fact there was no inheritance.

The postcard arrived in May. “Sorry” was all it said. At least, I knew now, Bridget was alive. Wish she had shown up for our honeymoon.

Years later, sitting alone in his mansion, with no one to hold him, it finally hit him. “This is what she meant.”

After our date, we went home and found your place had been robbed. It made me feel bad about all the times I thought about robbing you.

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Dear Chocolate Cake, Last night was so special. I’ve never been kissed like that. You’re the one. Hope you feel the same. Check yes or no.

Seven more days of school. Seven more chances for him to notice her. Lilly’s outfits got sexier each day. Brian and his guide dog never noticed.

I fell in love with Georgette the first time she whispered in my ear. Her body was all woman, but she had the mind of a truck driver.

Karen slipped out of John’s bed and made the long walk home. At first it was just for fun, but when love arrived it was time for her to go.

Darla snuggled Rick on the plane, headed for a second honeymoon. Things had changed since her coma. She’d forgotten all about his affairs.

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Leeann’s words crushed Brian’s heart like a sledgehammer. Their relationship was ruined. How could she have said it? “Who is Spock?”

First date with HotGinger142 tonight. I hid my soul under the bed. Things I do with people I meet online, I don’t want my soul to see.

Marla began to fidget behind the desk. “Well?” said Dave, still holding out the ring. Marla raised her hand showing the ring from Bob.