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Submitted to Contest #68
I looked down at the bottom of the hill as I rolled out the blanket. The crisp air hit my face as I looked up at the sun starting to peek over the hill. I grabbed my dad’s hand and sat down on the blanket. He sat next to me. “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the sunrise,” I said, quietly, resting my head on his shoulder. The cool breeze reminded me of spending time at the beach with my mom. “It sure has, pumpkin. You’re mom and I used to walk up to this hill every morning and watch the sunrise. Until we...
Submitted to Contest #64
We could hear the sirens as my dad was speeding away from the bank. Eventually, the cop cars started disappearing behind us. I was extremely scared, and I knew how much trouble my whole family would be in if we were caught. It was my responsibility to keep this a secret from everyone. That night was two years ago. My family and I were barely making it with our tiny house, little food, and unemployed parents. My mom and dad had become horrible people. I’m the oldest daughter of three, so they always expected m...
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