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Submitted to Contest #197
The day of ritual was quickly approaching, and the town was going all out with a week-long celebration in preparation of the big day. The tv screen was a blaze of red, gold and silver as the picture lit up with scenes of a usually dull village now beautifully decorated. The streets were lined with people as they gathered around to see the floats designed to depict the Gods. Everyone looked so happy and loving as they smiled for the camera or hugged their loved ones a little closer, too bad their happiness was at the expense of my demise. ...
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