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In the golden haze of the 1990s, when days were lo

In the golden haze of the 1990s, when days were long and summers endless, there existed a small corner store nestled between two maple trees with a sign that read "Jake's Corner." For the neighborhood kids, Jake's Corner was more than just a place to buy candy—it was a portal to a world of sweet adventures.
Every afternoon, after school let out with a chorus of laughter and shouts, we would gather at Jake's Corner like clockwork. The bell above the door chimed cheerfully as we rushed in, greeted by rows upon rows of colorful candies that seemed to stretch endlessly. It was our candy wonderland.
The shelves were lined with all the classics: gummy bears in every flavor imaginable, sour candies that made our tongues tingle, and chocolate bars wrapped in shiny foil that crinkled deliciously when opened. But amidst the familiar favorites, there were also treasures that seemed to beckon us with their novelty—a new bubblegum that turned your tongue blue or a mysterious lollipop shaped like an alien spaceship.
Each of us had our own strategy for selecting the perfect candy. Some carefully calculated how many quarters they had saved, while others relied on the wisdom of the day's special offer. The excitement was palpable as we debated flavors and shared our discoveries with wide-eyed enthusiasm.
Outside Jake's Corner, under the shade of those old maple trees, we would unwrap our treasures and trade candies like seasoned merchants. There were negotiations over who got the last piece of a coveted treat and agreements to swap our least favorites for something better.
As the sun dipped low in the sky, casting long shadows across the pavement, we would reluctantly bid farewell to Jake's Corner, our pockets lighter but our spirits soaring. With sticky fingers and happy hearts, we knew that tomorrow held the promise of another sweet adventure at our favorite corner store—the place where memories were made one candy at a time in the magical 90s.

©twisha ray
  Jake's corner
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