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The Yuppie Threesome Next Door

by Gina Frangello
Issue #124
Fall 2014
The first time Merel and Fen spoke to their yuppie neighbors, the Yuppie Husband pointed at the Yuppie Wife and said, “This is Christy Parker. If you happen to mention her to anyone around town, make sure to use both...

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