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Submitted to Contest #188
Oh dear. I am writing this two hours before the deadline. Most exciting! But never mind that! Hear me out. Just a week ago I was struck with considerable fortune. An incredible deal that no one will ever believe. Ah, what a bargain! I was approached by some merchant. Isn’t it funny how I’m using the word “merchant”? It is a very specific word, but I can’t call this person any other way! Well there he was, looking straight at me, and here’s what he said: “I can see them in your eyes, stories! So many stories!”. I know, right? I was as confuse...
Submitted to Contest #187
Content warning: This story contains references to the death of a pet due to violence. “Feel free to run away”. Not the usual stray cat, are you?, I thought to myself. I could barely spot its black fur. The street lamp above my head was buzzing and humming, but the cat was sitting just outside the cone of light. “Or stay there”. He did just that. Always late, I thought as I turned impatiently in my seat. A time table was hanging right next to me. I kept looking at it for some reason, and it in turn stared right back at me, completely usele...
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