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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'Trespassers Snippet 4'.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'It didn could see. Maybe it it did. seem to bother Buck, though. At least not in any way that Josi A good half of those days in that 1998 summer wild were sunny and humid, typical of Michigan. The hottest of summers, and the coldest of winters. There was no such thing as Autumn or Spring, ecep for a very brief stretch for about a week before the seasonal shift was already complete. For Josi and his sinuses, these were not ideal conditions.'.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'Josi knew better than to gage someone' violence over the way they looked. Many instances throughout this summer and the last were proof enough. "Let' 's just walk by, Buck. Maybe they Il leave us alone." Buck was unsure. was odd that Josi was the one being so brave, this time around. He almost wanted to point it out himself, but ultimately decided against it. "Okay."'.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'As they got close to the group and eventually wound up side-by-side side-by- side under the overpass, the voices began to grow clearer. Their presence was not unknown. "Who the fuck are those kids?" "Look, there' kids here!" "Why aren' they just walkin' around?" "Do they want something?" directly. This punk, Buck and Josi had mostly ignored them, until one walked up to them white woman with red hair and revealing clothing, one cigarette hanging out of her mouth, stepped in front of them.'.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says '"Wait a second," the girl continued, "you know Clem?" Something had sparked in Buck' eyes. "Yeah, that's my sister." The girl was full-on smiling now. "No shit! You' re her little brother!" He chuckled nervously. "What's up?" second. "Buck. That's your name, right? I'm Athena. You look hurt. Just sit here a promise these guys won' bother you." "O-Okay," Buck complied, looking to Josi, then sitting on one of the concrete structures which supported the bridge. Josi, instead, leaned against beside him. Their bikes were laid in the dirt, wall short distance from the overpass.'.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'No one had spoken to them for a moment. Buck knew what he was going to ask his big sister the second she got home. Or maybe it was better if she didn' t know about this, just was mostly diverted again. save him from any embarrassment. The group attention "So. Y Y'all all wanna smoke?" Athena asked. Josi's eyes widened, as he still refused to make any kind of ey contact. When he looked up to Buck, he was making the same "Smoke?" Josi asked. face. "Why?" Chimed in Buck.'.
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Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says '"No thanks," Josi responded to Athena S previous question. "C' mon. Just one try. It's cool." "Don' pressure them, asshole. If Clem finds out I made her lil' brother smoke, I'll be wrapped in plastic and floating in the lake." "Like Laura,' chimed-in another punk. "I'm fuckin not," Copper retaliated. Buck stood up. "Could- could try one." Josi couldn cigarette, and he didn' believe what he was seeing. Buck was about to smoke a know what to do. "I won' tell Clem. Promise."'.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says '"Thanks," Josi said, even though he was unsure that this situation even warranted one, "we have to go, though. Really." "Okay then. Tell Clem said hi, nerds." Buck chuckled awkwardly, as the two grabbed their bikes and crossed to into the road. the opposite side of the overpass. Buck got up onto his bike, and began to walk it "What about your leg?" Josi called. "Fine now," Buck replied, "it's fine." began to ride off. He locked eyes with her, and again, that indiscernible look met hers and he'.
Photo by 𝔍.𝔇. 𝔊𝔞𝔩𝔢 on September 11, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'began to ride off. He locked eyes with her, and again, that indiscernible look met hers and he Josi scoffed. "Wait, Buck! Wait!" They headed even further down. The skies had not gotten any less grey, and there may have been a few droplets of rain felt here and there, After a few hours, when it had started to rain completely, the two turned tail and headed home after finding nothing.'.
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Posted On: September 12th 2026, 01:11 am
‘Trespassers’ - Snippet 4
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elderflowerhex 2 months ago

elderflowerhex

Does god even know that he created the world?

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