Lillian saw the bunch of red roses on her doorstep and became alarmed. She scanned the rooftops, noticed all the snipers in place. How could they not have seen? Last May Abe found a basket of artichokes on his porch. He brought them inside where they promptly exploded causing him to lose a hand. This was followed by Babs discovering a box of Clementine oranges on her stoop. Luckily she tripped carrying them and when they blew up she was feet away and escaped with slight burns.
One month later, Louie saw a cactus plant by the curb, weant over to inspect and had it blow up in his face, causing loss of an ear. So the rooftop sniper solution was formed. Anyone seen dropping off anything at anyone's house was suspect.
Lillian's loneliness battled her caution. Maybe she had a secret admirer. She leaned forward, extending her arms.
"No!" came a shout from the rooftop.
She turned just as the ticking got louder.
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