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Weekly Contest #308
Please note that this piece discusses grief and implied loss of a loved one. Julius knocked on my bedroom door. “Are you dressed yet?” “No.” I replied, looking down at the outfit on my bed. He’d picked through my laundry and tried to find me something clean to wear. It was too bad all his effort would go to waste. “You’ll just go in your pajamas then,” he replied, poking his head around the door. “At least brush your teeth, though.” “You can't be serious!” “Try me.” He disappeared back through the door. I stood there for a minute, fuming....
Weekly Contest #66
Author's request: If you've never seen what a blobfish looks like in the water and out of the water, please take a moment to look up a picture of both. It will help you understand one of the story's metaphors. Thank you!“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” Nathaniel Graben’s sister told him that a very long time ago, back when he was twelve. She’d been leaning against his doorframe, like a dad, brownish hair falling out of her ponytail. Her hair was always in her face. He hadn’t quite understood what she meant...
Weekly Contest #41
It’s not really my fault, if I’m being honest. The blame totally and completely lies with that wizard I met on the subway. I mean, seriously, who gives a Galumpasore to a twelve year old? Everyone knows that every one in six twelve year olds are completely irresponsible. Also, how was I supposed to know he was a wizard? He looked like a completely respectable man in a suit with a green and red tie. Everyone knows that wizards are crazy and only wear clashing patterns or weird 80’s shirts. ‘Course, he did say something about a curse when he g...
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