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Weekly Contest #61
I hiccupped as a penetrating shriek came from the basement. A small tear traced my cheek as I looked up at my mommy. Her jet black curls bounced on her shoulders as she chopped carrots. A small smile tugged at her rose lips as she hummed a soft, gentle melody. She always hums when she’s cooking. The screaming grew at the buzz of an electric saw. “It’s alright little fella, everything’s going to be okay,” a voice soothed from the basement. More tears streaked my pale skin as I tugged on my mommy’s black skirt. “Mooooommy! Why can’t I help...
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