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Placed

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The house was empty. Placed alone in the street. There was movement. He looked closer. A shadow? He jumped as his mobile chirped. #130story

We "borrowed" the caretaker's soapy bucket and placed it on top of the door. Sir, never ill, was off sick. In strode Mrs Sharp. #130story

She experienced a small frisson of guilt as she placed the dish in front of him. The last supper ......#130story

My competitive boys under 15s trampolining results? First, second and third. Number of people in each competition? 1, 2 and 3. #130story

Gravity ripple gun- check.
Neutron glasses- yep.
HOUSE KEYS?!
Dr Fear hated starting a confrontation with an apology for tardiness
#130story

Placed” by jtruk, 22 Feb 17

In the night, the box was neatly placed by the recycling bin. She hoped it would disappear by dawn, if not - oh, the embarrassment #130story

He placed the knife back in the block with the others.He'd cleaned it carefully,but didn't notice the bloody print he left behind #130story

Overflowing with Dutch courage and lust at the evenings end, Peter Past-Tense asked the woman he fancied; 'Your placed or mine?' #130story