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Summer Stones Runner

By pepsoid

Sun, 27 Oct 2013
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He lined up the pebbles on the beach and waited for the sun to warm them to the optimum temperature.
 
He stripped down to his pants, took a deep breath... and ran!
 
Not quite hot coals, but beggars can't be choosers.
 
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