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20 Days of Chill: The day after last night (Day 13)

January 20, 2016

Earl’s search continued.

It had been days without sleep. He’d been on and off buses in the search of real doughnuts.

Finally, he found a place. This little local shop. He got off the bus at 10 p.m. The way his odd planning went, he had to be on the bus to return home at 11.

One hour. That’s all he needed. Just one hour.

It seemed like it would be about a 10-minute walk before he arrived. He’d get a dozen. Maybe two. He’s probably get a couple of pints of milk, too. Maybe even a bottle of water. It’s a long ride back home on the bus, so he knew he’d need to wash down those doughnuts.

Heck with the chains doughnut places. Those were the ones who turned their back on Earl.

No more.

Earl’s hours of research at the local library — figuring how to use that “Internet thing” — has led him here.

Squared Circle Dougnuts and Sammiches.

The reviews were great. The hours matches his travel schedule. They were open until midnight. Every. Night.

They bragged on the Internet how they had countless types of doughnuts. And Earl was ready. By the time he got home, he’d be in a sugar and doughnut daze.

Then he’d eat the rest the next day.

The bus stopped and he was off on his walk. Ten minutes and he’d have a dougnut. Oh has he been waiting for this.

He walked and walked. No lights. Nothing. What was going on?

Finally, Earl looked around. He saw a sign with a doughnut on it. No lights. He looked at his watch. It was only 10:15. What the hell?

He walked closer and he looked. There was a sign.

“Closed.”

Early stood and stared. He tried the door. Locked. Inside looked pristine and ready. The sign says vacation. So they’ll be back at some time.

But it doesn’t help Earl now. He’s lost. Doughnuts.

Dejected, Earl headed back to the bus stop. He got on and took the long ride home and went right to bed. The next morning was a new start for Earl. He stared out into his room. It was only the start.

It was the day after last night.

And it’s one he’ll remember forever.

This post is part of the 20 Days of Chill Writing Challenge hosted by A ‘lil HooHaa. Please check out the link if you’d like to see others or join in. You don’t have to do every theme if you don’t want! And for those participating, take a moment and check out the other participants! You can see the 2016 themes by clicking here. 

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  1. Hach says

    January 20, 2016

    Are you trying to get me to cry!? Squared Circle Dougnuts? WAH! It’s been one month!
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    • P.J. says

      January 21, 2016

      It’s been a month. Soon it will be two. And three. And four…

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  2. Linda says

    January 20, 2016

    I can feel his disappointment. Better luck next time, Earl!
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    • P.J. says

      January 21, 2016

      Yeah, poor Earl. He needs his fix!

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  3. John says

    June 26, 2016

    It’s simple, Earl. Find a police station. They’ll be able to direct you to the best donut and coffee shop. I know, it’s cliche, but there is a reason things become a cliche. Find an officer Earl, then buy him a donut and coffee and thank him for his service.

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    • P.J. says

      October 11, 2016

      Earl doesn’t really think things out, though! But a good tip!

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