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The Toothache
By Mike Bozart
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On a foggy morning in 1954, a middle-aged man in San Francisco has a bad toothache. He begins walking to try to get his mind off of it. In a small cafe', he gets some homeopathic advice. But, only the Golden Gate Bridge can provide permanent relief from the extreme pain.
Based on a tragic, real-life event.
Approx. 1100 words.
If this little tale were a movie, it would most likely be rated PG-13 (language).
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