A Few of Dugz's Short Stories

Sunset behind palm trees creating a warm, golden silhouette.

From Bed to Beach and Back Again

I remember waking up. It was still dark outside.

I rolled out of bed and fell for a few seconds. I landed flush on the can, holding a huge cup of Joe. It was dark and steamy. You could smell the aroma of coffee, turmeric, and cinnamon.

Then I jumped into the turquoise water just off the beach. Whew, that sand was hot! The Gulf water was pe

I remember waking up. It was still dark outside.

I rolled out of bed and fell for a few seconds. I landed flush on the can, holding a huge cup of Joe. It was dark and steamy. You could smell the aroma of coffee, turmeric, and cinnamon.

Then I jumped into the turquoise water just off the beach. Whew, that sand was hot! The Gulf water was perfect.

After a beer, I knew it was bedtime once again. So I sprang upward and fell into bed. I pulled the palm leaf blanket I had sewn together only seconds before over my cool, sunburned skin. As always, I glided off to sleep.

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