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Weekly Contest #258
A bright flash of light and the sound of the shutter. “God I hope that is the last one”“Douglas!” My mom snaps back sharply. “You’re not usually one to complain.” “But mom, It’s so boring here! And why does the light have to be so bright?!” I say with a sigh as I look around the room at the many dark drapes and bright lights. “If you spend the whole time complaining instead of being your pleasant self it’ll take twice as long.” Mom says scolding me. I take a deep breath and smell the musty room and the slight smell of cigarettes. I rub my ey...
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