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    Pallbearer
    Pallbearer
    Pallbearer
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    Pallbearer

    By E. G. Fabricant

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    From "Matters Familiar." Two boys, one mother; two lives, separated from birth.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherE. G. Fabricant
    Release dateOct 2, 2010
    ISBN9781466192324
    Pallbearer
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    E. G. Fabricant

    E. G. Fabricant is a writer living in San Jose, California, who’s interested in producing short fiction that’s contemporary, topical, and speaks to the human condition.His dormant interest in this pursuit was rekindled when he was selected as one of 10 finalists in the International Category of the Mark Twain Writing Competition: “A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage,” sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.E. G.'s determined to become the oldest, new best short fiction writer. He’s also interested in hearing from others with similar interests who want to become better at it.

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      Pallbearer - E. G. Fabricant

      PALLBEARER

      E. G. Fabricant

      Published by E. G. Fabricant at Smashwords

      Copyright 2010 by E. G. Fabricant

      Discover other stories by E. G. Fabricant at Smashwords.com.

      Pallbearer is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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      Harry clamped his arms around Hank’s waist as much as their bulky clothing permitted and sucked in a breath. He buried his cheek in big brother’s shoulder blade, knocking his leather visor askew and filling his inside eye with a damp lambs-wool earflap. He knew he’d be mocked, but it would be worth it. He liked the sensation of falling blind but was desperate for the closeness.

      Ready, ‘Freddy?’ Twenty-three skidoo!

      Hank jerked up his left galosh. The Flexible Flyer shot forward before he could plant the foot on the steering bar; his leg flailed upward, knocking his balance to starboard. They both heaved instinctively off their right buttocks. As they shuddered to the left, Hank saw the half-bare boulder, dead-legged on the right, and set his free boot into position. The left runner fell and bit into

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