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Weekly Contest #367
Nestled in the crook of her belly, that’s my favourite place to be. Ruby mirrors my yawn from the other side of the duvet, and I sense a deep, delicious slumber approaching us both. I know it’s going to be a good one tonight because Dad’s working the night shift, and when Dad’s working the night shift, all bets are off and Ruby and I are allowed to sleep in the bed with Mama. It’s the only time we’re allowed because Dad says I snore too loudly. Sometimes, I’m in the depths of a dream and then I wake with a fright, only to find myself bundled...
Weekly Contest #275
Echo by Emma Carey "How do we turn this fucking thing off?" you yell above the blaring beep of the smoke alarm. I'm doubled over at the kitchen bench with laughter escaping my lips, set free after being locked in its depressing cage for too long. How did we even get here? What started as a humble approach to cooking a chorizo casserole turned into a chaotic culinary disaster. Charcoal smoke twists and turns, wafting through the kitchen, pulling me back to reality. "It's burnt", I cry, scraping the bottom of the pot with the spatula, trying ...
Weekly Contest #272
“Hello Spooky Goodies, you’re speaking with Goodie?”“Goodie, it’s me.” It’s Clarence, again. “I know you’re busy today, but I've got another mini on the way to you now. He’ll be with you within the hour.” I look at the clock and its two hands standing to attention, bang on noon.It's busy at Spooky Goodies alright. I’ve already received about nine minis today. It’s just non-stop.“Goodie, this one’s called Timmy. Seven years old. Car crash. Mum and Dad were taken, too.”Clarence brings me up to speed with the next ghost I’m about to welco...
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