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Weekly Contest #358
“Nobody believed in me. That was their first mistake.” I leaned back in my chair as I spoke, examining the man in front of me. He looked about twenty years my senior. Fifties I’d guess. From the looks of him it had been a well lived fifty. His skin was tan and leathery, definitely spent ample time in the sun. I noticed prominent smile lines around his mouth and eyes when he spoke. I can tell that he laughed often. Good thing that’s not an inconvenience I’ll ever have to deal with, no Botox necessary. I smiled slightly to myself but lost my t...
Weekly Contest #333
I look up from my empty glass desperately trying to get the attention of my waiter for a top off. Wine seems to be the only remaining remedy for my nerves which is exactly what put me in this position to begin with. My eyes search for the waiter but land on someone else. The sounds of the restaurant chatter and music drown out as I see her walk in. I don’t remember her being this beautiful but then again it’s been years since I’ve seen her. I watch her follow behind the hostess to her table, her wavy auburn hair swishing back and forth as sh...
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