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Armani Airam

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The Psychic

Weekly Contest #359

Small, Bare feet ran through the forest dirt. The little girl jumped over a tree branch then ducked and rolled under another. She was relieved to find a hole in a tree where she jumped inside of and cramped herself. The police officers and the hounds jumped over her head, falling over each other. “Where is she?” Yelled the chief.“Chief, it’s useless. She’s just a little girl. Couldn’t’ve known what on Earth she was doing.”The chief grabbed him and jacked him up. “She knew exactly what she was doing. These kids … who grow up around pill makin...

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Have We Met Before?

Weekly Contest #359

Malia to a peak at the woman in the corner as she stocked a book on the shelf in front of her. The woman approached her and said, “Hi. Excuse me. Do you work here?”“Yes ma’am, I do. How can I help you?”“I’ve just been sitting over there devouring this book.”“I saw you. You’re a quick reader. That’s a skill.”“Oh, it’s nothing. I’ve been reading like that since childhood.”“My father loved reading. You remind me of him.”“No way. Mine loved to read as well. He got me into the classics. But, I came over to ask if you’d happen to have the next boo...

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Where’s Grandpa?

Weekly Contest #359

The gravel crunched under the tires of Milano’s car as she helped herself out. She unbuckled Chelsea from her booster seat and Chelsea ran up to the front door. “Be careful there. Wait for Mommy.”Chelsea knocked on the door, excitedly as grandma opened it for her. “Hi, Mom,” Milano said as she closed the door behind her.“I wasn't expecting to see you today.”“I gave you a call, Mom,” she said, chuckling.“I know but Herb called me as well.”“What is Herb doing calling you?”“He told me he was bringing my grand baby over but that he wasn’t able t...

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The Babysitters

Weekly Contest #355

Vedalia huffed as she entered the house and set a box down on the counter. "Kids, we're home," she said.Ethan was right behind her. Vedalia grabbed a glass of wine as she plopped herself onto the couch."You probably shouldn't drink until after their parents have come and gone.""Ethan, give me a break. I'm so sick of this and I don't wanna do it anymore.""I don't either but we don't have much of a choice, do we?""Why can't we just run away?""It won't work. They'll find us. Just like they did before. We won't be doing this for the rest of our ...

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Fantasy

Weekly Contest #85

“That’s the thing about this city.”  Two Years Earlier Andrew Maye smiled as he stared out of the bus window at every attraction that the city of Fantasy had to offer. The children, treated like adults. The trees, completely naked even though it was Spring. Andrew didn’t see a single frown the whole way to his hotel. Andrew stopped and exhaled calmly in front of his room door when he arrived. A maid helped him unload his bags as she opened the door for him. “This place is amazing,” Andrew said. “How can y’all live here? This is such...

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The Truth

Weekly Contest #61

Daniel Myers got out of bed at seven a.m. as usual. He prepared himself for work and headed downstairs to the kitchen. “Good morning, Danny,” His mom said as he walked past her as she was sitting at the table. “Morning, Mom.” “You’re heading out already, son?” “I have to. They are having some problems down at the office.” “That company would be in the ground by now if it weren’t for you and your dedication.” “This is what happens when hard work and a couple of degrees come together.” “I’m proud of you. Have you spoken to your siblings lately...

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