Raymond Franklin

Machismo

The school bus slowed as it neared Mulberry street. Billy pulled himself up out of the seat and looked up and down the street. He didn’t see Big Robert anywhere. With a sign Billy headed toward the front of the bus. Debra and Joy was already at the door waiting. They were the only other […]

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For over 44 years, I have lived behind bars. My intent in writing is not to offer excuses for my past crimes; there are none that could suffice. On January 7, 1979, I committed robberies, fully aware that my actions instilled terror. Ten days later, during an escape from a dental office where I was

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