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Deal

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The invasion was taking place midway between Dover and Ramsgate. The town was fortified but nobody expected a landing so far South @130story

Smoke hung heavily in the air, almost as heavy as the tension the man at the table felt. The dealer looked at him, and grinned. @130story

Deal” by hill79, 11 Nov 13

Teacher: "Kids, stop fighting today, and there'll be no wars tomorrow. Deal?". Students, in Chorus: "YES SIR!" @130story #remembranceday

As the vice like grip closed around his hand all he could focus on was the gleaming smile before him. The deal had been made. @130story

The man squinted against the sun, his eyes scanning slowly, left to right. Reading the faces, before nodding and grunting "Deal" @130story

Deal” by TeeOhBee, 11 Nov 13

In the Faith ship the general watched his soldiers get massacred..."whats the deal...there was only supposed to be two of them.." @130story

Officer inspected the little scarecrow in front of him. The kid needed a bath, a haircut, a nose-wipe and a good deal of ointment. @130story

Deal” by ggarchar, 11 Nov 13

The battered deal chest was hidden at the back of the attic, covered by ragged flags. Its contents would bring down the government @130story