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A Man's Gotta Do..., by Mary Wallace

20/11/2020

 
The door to the shop changed behind him and Craig jumped. He looked around at the sleazy out-of-the-way grocers and wondered what he was doing there.

This was so far out of his comfort zone; way outside his neighborhood. But he was desperate.

He had specifically chosen a place where he was unknown; where a transaction would remain a secret. Where word wouldn't get back to the authorities.

Craig staggered over to the counter with false bravado, hands deep in his pockets.

"Give me some condoms," he demanded, his voice breaking disappointedly on the last word.
Pamela Kennedy
20/11/2020 07:50:54 am

I'm sure, Mary, more than one young man can relate to this story..I had to smile.

Sandra James
20/11/2020 10:12:10 am

You've just added to global warming, Mary! Hundreds of males blushing with the memories. Great story :)

Swapan k Banerjee
20/11/2020 11:52:27 am

A well-shot photo taken on the sly!

Sivan Pillai
20/11/2020 01:15:25 pm

Certain things one never wants to be public knowledge! Reflects the mindset of people everywhere. Enjoyed it, Mary.

Romeo
20/11/2020 03:11:23 pm

Your stories never disappoint. I love how this one was set up for something really dodgy, wasn't expecting that ending :)

Marjan sierhuis
20/11/2020 03:38:41 pm

Mary, your story brought a smile to my face.

Krystyna
20/11/2020 03:40:50 pm

Blush of innocence, coming of age... poignantly written, Mary.

Jim Woessner
20/11/2020 03:45:25 pm

Good going. Been there, done that.

Bobby Warner
20/11/2020 04:00:10 pm

Great, great twist ending, Mary. Wonderful!

Bruce Gunther
20/11/2020 05:46:53 pm

Love the ending! Way to build the suspense...

Brian Taylor
20/11/2020 05:51:04 pm

Oh, yeah, we've all been there. Great story.

Susan F. Reid
20/11/2020 08:30:03 pm

Mary,
Good characterization of an embarrassed and responsible young man.

Jim link
20/11/2020 08:52:42 pm

Smile

Jim

Sue Clayton
21/11/2020 12:08:42 am

You made me feel for this young man, Mary, and for all those who've gone before and all those yet to be embarrassed. I heard his voice break. Hope he received his reward.

Mary Wallace
21/11/2020 06:03:18 am

So glad everyone enjoyed my piece. I could picture the poor embarrassed lad as I was writing. Bet it brought back some memories for the male readers.


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