Doughnut bandits

Ben and Emily loitered on the pier, mugging people of their doughnuts. Just one from each bag, mind, and if you said no they let you be. But very few said no. Most admired the cheek of it, and besides, a bag of five was too many. After another success they licked the sugar from their lips and their fingers, ready for the next. They were starting to feel queasy, but neither wanted to be the one to call a stop.

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Jamie Larson
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