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Weekly Contest #359
November 27.“Bright light. Everything is blurry. The only thing I can make out is a swing. An empty swing. I’m standing behind it, pushing the empty swing. Children’s laughter is the only sound I can catch. I felt so happy.”A strange dream. Why do I keep seeing the same strange dream over and over?Okay. Put the book back on the shelf. Get out of bed. Turn off the second alarm before it starts blaring again. A few stretches—just enough to pretend I’m being healthy. Brush teeth. Deodorant. Razor. Morning routine before breakfast is done.Still ...
Weekly Contest #347
Evening. A family dinner. The quiet dinner had curdled into something heavier. The head of the family let out a weary sigh.“Bobby, do you understand this could literally end your career?”“Yes.” The eldest son gave a faint nod, finishing the last piece of bread.“And you’re still going through with it?”“If I succeed—”“And if you don’t?” his father cut in.“If I succeed, I’ll fulfill my dream.”“Son…” His father nervously wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. “You have to understand; I’m worried about you. This might be too much....
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