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Weekly Contest #361
The lake was always our place.Every June, when school let out and the days stretched endlessly ahead of us, Mason and I would race our bikes down the old gravel road that led to the water. We never bothered with helmets, and our sneakers would kick up little clouds of dust as we pedaled as fast as we could. The first one to reach the shore always claimed victory, though neither of us really kept score.We'd throw our bikes into the tall grass without a second thought and run straight for the water.The lake seemed different from everywhere els...
Weekly Contest #358
No one really planned for it to become the end.It started as a simple weekend trip—four friends, backpacks full of snacks, and a trail map that was mostly guessed at rather than followed. The woods behind the northern ridge were supposed to be harmless. Local legend called it “the black forest,” nothing more.Derek knew better. Or thought he did.At 26, Derek had a reputation in the group for being annoyingly correct about everything. He was sharp—too sharp—and had a habit of finishing people’s thoughts before they said them. He never explaine...
Weekly Contest #307
In a small town just west of the Big Apple lives a young girl who has always been the black sheep of the community. She often found herself in the corner of a room, staring at the wall and wondering whether each day would be the same or if there would be a change. Gabby is a 16-year-old girl who loves nature and the mysteries that lie hidden around her small town, which everyone seems to ignore. She attends Red Valley High School, where each day feels predictable: wake up, go to school, endure bullying from the same group, and then leave. Al...
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