Horton Tarot Card

The Snow Child

A rich merchant by the name of Mercutio was called away on business during the early winter months. When snow began to fall on the ground, the mountain pass became blocked, causing delay to Mercutio’s return. On his return Mercutio found his wife had taken to her bed. “What is the matter, my love? Are …

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Horton Tarot Card

The Teapot

Jamal and Raif lugged the huge item back to the shop. “What in heaven’s name have you got there?” asked their father. “A giant teapot!” they exclaimed proudly. “Why?” said their father. “We had to buy it – it is so cool!” answered Jamal. “Oh really?” said his father. “How much?” “Um…” “HOW much?” “Six …

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Horton Tarot Card

The Widow

A soldier of Caesar’s army died in battle leaving a widow. The widow had four sons who were forced to grow up around the Roman camp while she plied her trade. Fed up with their wild ways, she decided to knock some sense into them. “Each of you will go to the lupanar[1],” she said. …

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The Joker

The Watch

I feel bad about letting you down and leaving you in the lurch like this. P.S. Let me know if you want anything on the inside. In Name of the Heel Arturo’s father had two watches, the one he usually wore on his wrist, and the other he kept in a bowl with loose change …

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The Joker

Accidental Death of a Terrorist

The new prisoner Seiko decided he did not want the top bunk, which was above the Mute’s. He turned to the Mute and informed him that they were changing places. Then, he picked up the Mute’s blanket and gave it to him. The Mute, however, put the blanket back on his own bunk. “Are you …

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