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Abbie Elliott

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The Side Door

Weekly Contest #346

My Dearest Nana,I hope this letter finds you well. Mom has informed me that the house has sold, and that Christmas was the last time we will see it.Although I understand your decision, I must tell you how much my bones ache saying goodbye.A few years back you had mentioned wanting to sell the house but I assumed it was in jest. I did however start taking snapshots;Every creak in the stairs.Every picture on the wall.Every detail framed in my mind so I never forget the home that played a distinct role in my life.Christmas was beautiful; it was...

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We Were All Wrong

Weekly Contest #345

“I wish I knew what the hell I did to make you hate me so much. All these years later and I still can’t figure it out.” “You left.” “Oh no, don’t even go there. Tell the truth, Justin.” “Do you even hear yourself right now?” “Yes. I hear myself loud and clear. Do you hear me?” “You’re insane. I never tried to take your child from you. You did that to yourself. You signed the papers willingly. You never even went to court to fight it. That’s on—” “On who? Me? I went to court for five years. Five years I couldn’t even take a shit without worry...

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We Are All Wrong

"I wish I knew what the fuck I did to make you hate me so much. All these years later and I still can't figure it out.""You left.""Oh no, don't even go there. Tell the fucking truth, Justin.""Do you even hear yourself right now?""Yes, I hear myself loud and clear. Do you hear me?""You're insane, woman! I never tried to take your child from you; you did that to yourself. You signed the papers willingly. You never even went to court to fight it. That's on—""On WHO!? ME!? I went to court for FIVE years. FIVE years I couldn't even take a shit wi...

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