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Weekly Contest #313
Snow fell onto the ground outside, covering the earth in wintry white. The chilly air outside attempted to bite its way inside, but didn’t succeed. Homemade hot chocolate was bubbling lazily on the stove, inviting and warm. Half-finished mugs were scattered throughout the house. The table was set with a bright red tablecloth, mismatched place settings, and partially cleared dishes and silverware. It was just the right kind of day for a Christmas party. A woman with long dark hair pulled a Christmas ornament from a box labeled “Sarabeth...
Harry was situated on the couch, his happy baby arms waving back and forth. His parents were dancing to Christmas music nearby. They couldn’t bear to leave their new baby alone for more than a couple of minutes. The fierce love of these two had formed this perfect child, and the fierce hatred that their best friend felt for his parents formed their determination to be good. To be kind, and to never give Harry a moment's doubt of their love. As Harry was looking around the room his eyes caught on the window.&nbs...
Weekly Contest #22
There was some drinking, of course, but Carlotta wasn’t interested in the drinks. If she had been a younger, prettier woman she might have found the prospect of free drinks more likable. But she was mostly here for the books, wasn’t she? Her long-time friend had invited Carlotta to her work party. It was just like Carlotta to have a librarian as a friend. It was also just like Carlotta to have gotten banned from the very library where Zeala worked. It had been an accident. Well, mostly. But apparently, the ban did...
Weekly Contest #14
“I was planted at the very edge of the forest, where the limbs of the tallest trees reach over into the roads of men. My mother is the great Inner tree. She is a tall and mighty tree, her children and arms reaching into all corners of the world. All the wisest tree nymphs come to her for wisdom. And all the most beautiful tree nymphs come to admire her beauty. We live in prosperity and peace. We are all very close to man, but as long as he does his duty to us, we do our duty to him. To him, we breathe the breath of lif...
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