100 Stories by Adam Nathan

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Story #10: "The Knuckleball Artist" (Chapter 25)

Story #10: "The Knuckleball Artist" (Chapter 25)

A Final Sunset, Crazy Frank, Myrtle & Maury, Homer the Pharmacist, and Marty the Democrat.

Adam Nathan
May 04, 2025
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CHAPTER 25

Myrtle Tried to Tell Them

It was the final pitch of the season.

The bases were loaded, of course. The count was 3-0. Phineas had thrown nineteen wild pitches in a row, each more spectacular than the last. One more and the Misfits’ winning run would score.

The home plate ump, What Cheer’s small claim…

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