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“Are you sure?” Milton stood to the side of the ornate scrollwork around the entrance as his wife locked the door for the last time.

“Yes.” Fran turned the key decisively, sending the deadbolt home.

“Isn’t there anything you want to take? I’m sure the new owners would never notice. They didn’t even ask for an inventory before they bought the store.”

“I said ‘As Is’ and that’s how they’ll get it. Fifty years of looking at all that junk is more than long enough. Time for a fresh start. I’m thinking Borneo.”

“Sure.” He took her hand in his, and they put their backs to a lifetime.

The Challenge: Write a story in 100 words or less
The Hub: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
The Photo Credit: Ted Strutz