Hit and Run and Monkey Blood

Growing up on the far west side

by Lewis Clark

posted 10/26/2008

“Here comes one!” a voice whispered, and six pairs of eyes turned toward the intersection of Gralake Avenue and Lakeview Drive. A rush of adrenaline spread through the shrubbery that concealed a pack of pranksters, ranging in age from ten to fourteen, our breath quickening in the chilly night air. Two blocks separated our mischievous crew and our target, the

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