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Carolyn X

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A Predator in the Neighborhood

Weekly Contest #364

“What kind of fish goes fishing,” Megan asked me one evening. The trivia game we were playing was the first of our family’s traditions leading up to Halloween. I hesitated. After throwing my hands up in defeat, she exclaimed. “Anglerfish,” then read the blurb under the answer. “Female anglerfish have a modified dorsal ray that resembles a fishing pole. A luminescent organ dangles from the tip like bait. It hangs directly in front of the fish’s mouth, the hypnotic glow from the organ/bait attracting prey.” She was intrigued, and the following...

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Saint Claire’s Shadows

Weekly Contest #357

Megan didn't know she was being watched as she lingered in the entranceway tugging on the skirt of her orange mini club dress. She wove through the raucous crowd unaware of the eyes following her, observing her slide onto the spindle-back stool. They watched as she thrummed her fingers on the lacquered surface of the bar, mindful of the bartender preparing the drink that she had just ordered. After taking a sip from the swizzle stick in her cocktail, she gave the bartender a thumbs up and rotated on her seat to survey the energy in...

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Final Draft

Weekly Contest #351

Delilah dashed through the tangle of wildflowers in the meadow before hesitating at the edge of the dreary forest. Her father had asked her to stay within the borders of the tree line until they had a chance to explore the mysterious woodland together. But as she stood peering into the great beyond, she reasoned that he owed her the option of deciding for herself where and when she’d spend her alone-time. Her father brought her to this curious country so that he could pursue a job opportunity here and she complied without argument. ...

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