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Submitted to Contest #190
Harold woke from one of his brief afternoon slumbers, and there was one thing on his mind, his delightful post-nap cookie. Smiling as he practically leapt out of his recliner, Harold made his way into the kitchen. His smile doubled in size as soon as he spotted his elephant shaped cookie jar. He removed the lid with delicious anticipation. Hurriedly he reached in, and removed the last cookie. It was his favorite, white chocolate macadamia nut. He was going to have to make some more cookies, he told himself. Then he replaced the lid, and made...
Submitted to Contest #189
It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. I was struggling to stay conscious. Waves of nausea tossed my stomach back and forth. The pain in my head pulsed between bearable and excruciating. The last words he spoke to me echoed in my mind like a concussive explosion, “There’s no rest for the wicked.” I knew that I was wicked, and I knew why. My father had told me I needed to get him money, but I couldn’t get it. I tried, but I failed, and I was rightfully punished. “You’re not the half the pick-pocket I was at ...
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