The Harper Series

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sins, two annoying cousins. It was Saturday, and I plann

t’s working,” M

from underneath th

ays working. If it isn’t the h

ead as I wor

urday,” M

day and the next day is Sunday. What’s y

e need to go ou

er the hood, cranking the engine and turning it over.

to go out tonight. We’re ta

ave no desire to socialize with others. Now I’m bu

I knew what they were doing. They were hopi

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paid her for the house. She handed me the keys. I

riveway across the street. The person was working on a vehicle as they cursed. Well, I

t bad. The house needed some work, but I could do it.

ress and eat a lot of soup and Ramen noodles. It was better than staying with Presley

and informed them of my new home. It bummed them I was m

Nora is moving

t’s for

at Kaylee as sh

to my car. He tried to talk me out of leaving, but I assured

yell, then a crashing sound. My eyes widened as I hurried inside. I had to make this as quick as possible, moving box

or it screwed me. I’m not r

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ugh the garage. I need to learn how to control my temper. I found some wo

ts on across the street. When did someone buy that dump? The owner has been trying to sell it forever,

at, read, and relax. Yeah, I know

t people would use their phones, but I enjoy the feel of flipping pages, plus I’m not big on the bells and whist

answers I used. Ma didn’t care if I answered the phone when she called. One time I got stuck under a car when

s everything. I hung up with Ma, then finished my dinner. I cleaned up before

and grime off me. After I finished, I wrapped a towel around my waist and walked into the bedroom.

f sweats, then opene

” I a

noyed look. “Why no

s. Don’t you have Pat or Pax

e old for stupid shit? It’s no

Who the hell was he bullshitting

t to celebrate.

s I stood there. I noticed his hand wave down by his leg. Kaxon f

arkus said in a low voice a

ns. Then I closed the door. I didn’t need this shit. I we

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ut sheets on it, which I bought. Okay, that’s a l

a place. The last owner left some furniture.

Okay, the house needs electrical work. Then the lights wen

nd the breaker box and flipped the popped breakers. I didn

here. I rushed up the stairs and slammed the door shut. Then I listened to the peep

he house wasn’t spectacular, but it was mine. I didn’t have to worry about other people

shopping. Plus,