Coin was tossed. It rattled, turned round and stopped. Eagle.
We stared at her in amazement.
Then, in unison, we said, «Maybe one more time?» [7]
In Search of Truth by Robert Tompkins
Finally in this dull, secluded village to find him gone. In the ramshackle hut by the fire sat true.
He had never seen a more old and ugly women.
— You — Really?
Old, wrinkled hag nodded solemnly.
— Tell me, I have to tell the world? What kind of message to convey?
Old woman spat into the fire and said:
— Tell them that I am young and beautiful! [8]
Modern Medicine by August Salemi
Dazzling lights, deafening screeching, stabbing pain, absolute pain, then a warm, inviting, clean blue light. John felt surprisingly happy, young, free, he moved toward the radiant glow.
Pain and darkness slowly returned. John slowly, barely opened his swollen eyes. Bandages, some tubing, and gypsum. Both legs gone. Tearful wife.
— You saved, my dear! [9]
