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Every month, one of our five selected stories is published as the Whimsy Spotlight. These are stories that capture the weird and wonderful possibilities of whimsical storytelling in their own memorable way. We love them, and we're sure you will too.
"With his tattered mechanic’s suit zipped and mask pulled on, The Loner tapped his gleaming knife on the sign above his door which read, 'Change Someone’s Life Today'."
"Besides having abs as shapely as pull-apart cinnamon scrolls—but over-baked crispy ones—my gym coach, Sven, is as sadistic as Satan."
"The miniature marsupial bounced out of frame before the phone’s camera could capture the twin-toothed grin next to David’s giant head. "
"Henry dug a hole where he heard a grumble below. Then he dug three more when he thought it moved."