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Submitted to Contest #336
13:11 He paces the cool concrete floor; back and forth, back and forth. His white socks collect dust on the bottom. He ignores them. The rain tapping on the basement window taunts him, reminding him of all his failures. His lips smack in rhythm with the list of everything he wanted to accomplish this year: good grades, move out of his mom’s house, get a girlfriend. So far, he hasn’t managed to do any of those things. His legs jerk, and he almost trips over himself. He is feeling restless tonight. The television drones on in the background....
Submitted to Contest #335
Silent Night Emma awoke with a start, hot and in the dark. Her mouth is dry, and there’s an ache in her neck. Her heart is racing. She tries to sit up, but something moves with her, blocking her. It feels like plastic and makes a crinkling sound when she stretches her arms out. She tries to find a way to escape whatever has her trapped, but she can’t find an opening. Underneath her, the surface is flat and hard. There’s a gentle hum and swaying, like riding in car. Her brain is foggy. She strains her memory trying to recall what happened. ...
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Fever Dream October 25th, 2020 Yesterday, I went to my granddaughter’s wedding. I know I shouldn’t have; the news has made it very clear that it’s dangerous to be in large crowds. But I couldn’t miss it. She’d been planning it for over a year. She would’ve been devastated if I didn’t come. I wore a mask and did my best to keep a safe distance from the other guests. It took place in the mountains. The leaves were a mix of yellow, orange, and red. The sky was clear blue, and the air was crisp. I wore a maroon dress with a beige shawl. I misse...
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Olivia sits in her car, hitting her vape. It’s almost time to head inside, but she wants a few more minutes to herself. Her friend Hannah pulls in the drive and parks. I guess that’s my cue, she thinks to herself, grabbing her apron and opening the door. She walks toward the back restaurant, stuffing her phone, keys, and money in her pockets. She clocks in and looks for Hannah. She’s in the kitchen, rolling silverware. “Did they not do that last night?” Olivia asks her. “Of course not! Bella said that Alexandre took t...
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