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Submitted to Contest #334
Once upon a time, there lived a town where everyone was the same.They sounded the same.They thought the same.They even looked the same.All walking around with triangular-shaped bodies, with a tiny nose at the point, ten eyes at their base, two sets of lips in-between, and three arms on each side.They all did the same things—had the same hobbies and interests.Worked at the same job.And even had the same eating and sleeping schedule.Every single one, except for Jayzur.Jayzur was different.Whereas everyone else in town had high-pitched voices a...
Submitted to Contest #333
CW: Verbal abuse. “So, you’re just going to eat all of that?”Baked mac and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, potato salad, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and some fried rice scattered throughout the large plate at the other end of the table.“All of that?Every…single…bite?Really?”Three different meats—barbecue ribs, fried chicken, and slices of turkey—plopped on top of the sides and nearly hang off the plate’s edge.The day wasn’t Thanksgiving.It wasn’t Christmas.It wasn’t anyone’s birthday.It was a random Tuesday.In July—no, not the 4t...
“Mmm smells good in here,” Misha sniffed as she walked through the front door. “What you cookin’?”“My personal specialty. I hope you aren’t a vegetarian!!” Rashida shouted as she headed back to the kitchen.“Nope,” Misha plopped on the living room sofa. “Lifelong carnivore to the bone.”“Good, good, then you should love this.”“I can’t wait. I barely ate any breakfast, so I’m starvin’!”“Hey, well then you’ve come to the right place! Can I get you something in the meantime? Some coffee? A glass of water?”“Water would be great, thank you,” said M...
Submitted to Contest #331
CW: Child abuse and suicide. It taunts me.The frilly white décor under the tight clear plastic.Even several layers beneath and despite the plastic being more cloudy than clear, the white still comes through and makes it clear what it is.I can even see the detail of the ornate flowers on top—its endless swirls and ridges.I flinch as I hear his voice in my head, clear as if he were standing right behind me.“Don’t…touch it.”A bitter chill against my face quickly reminds me where I am, and I quickly yank my head out of the freezer.I walk over to...
Submitted to Contest #330
“Hey.” Vincent rose to pull out the other chair of their favorite small, two-seated round table in the corner. “Hey. Thank you,” Tamia said as she sat down.“I went ahead and ordered your favorite,” he smiled. “Thank you,” she slightly nodded and returned a faint smile.“So. How’s it going? I was pretty surprised to hear from you. It’s been a while.”“Yeah, yes. I know.” Tamia sank her head.“One cappuccino with three shots of espresso, extra hot,” the waitress lowered the steaming cup and saucer in front of her, placing a little spoon beside th...
Submitted to Contest #322
“Hey! Can I help you with that?”A man approached Recita as she exited the grocery store and began pushing her cart full of groceries towards her car.“Oh, yeah!” she said, taken aback, in her infectious southern drawl, her teeth whose beaming shine one could see from miles away. “You’re so sweet. Sure, I’d really appreciate that.”“Of course,” the man said as he grabbed the cart and pushed. “My pleasure.”Recita couldn’t help but notice he was rather handsome. He sported a neatly shaven beard and had deep brown eyes and a smile just as killer a...
“ID?”Ameira peered at the large, muscular man in a black T-shirt and black pants standing in front of her.She took a deep breath, bracing for what she knew was about to come next.“Ma’am? Your ID, please?”“Oh, yes, sorry,” she pulled the sliver of hard plastic from her purse and handed it over. “Here you go.”He focused several moments on the small print, and then, his eyes narrowed—first at the card and then back down at her.“You’re—”“Yeah,” she said, half-smiling as if she’d learned she just barely passed a major test with a “D,” when she’d ...
Submitted to Contest #313
The thick, candied, warm liquid dripped into her open mouth and rolled across her tongue, gently massaging her tastebuds.Her lips still parted, a sea of small, slivered, rugged pieces poured in right after—signaling her teeth as they crunched down on them carefully.“How is it?” Ethan asked as he pulled away the large sterling-silver spoon.“Amazing. As always.” Meri leaned back in her chair.“You’re just saying that...”“I’m never just saying that.”“Well, thank you." Ethan sat back down across from her. He slightly leaned in, grinning. “I appre...
“Police, fire, or medical?”“Help."“Police, fire, or medical?”“N—no. I need… Help.”“Sir, I’m sorry, but you have to be more specific with what you're asking. Are you calling to report a crime?”“No.”“A fire?”“No.”“A medical emergency or event?…Hello?”“Yeah, yeah, I’m here. I’m c—I’m calling because I need h--elp.”“Sir, what kinda help? Is it a medical emergency?”“Ye—N---I don’t know...”“Sir, what’s your name?”“Thomas Phillips.”“Address?”“214 East Way Drive. A—Are you gonna send someone?”“I will once I know what kinda help you need, so again, i...
Submitted to Contest #312
“How much longer is it until we get there?”“Oh I don’t know… Two… Three hours, perhaps?”“Two to three hours?!?!?”“Yep.”“Do we have to do this?!?”“I mean no, we don’t have to. But I wanted to.”“But why?”“I haven’t done it since I was a kid…”“And now I see why!” “Mom?”“Yes, Kaden?”“What was it like when you were a kid?”“Ha ha… What makes you ask that?”“Oh I don’t know. I’m just curious. It seems like you mention it a lot. You’ll say things like, ‘I haven’t done that since I was a kid…’ ‘I wish things were like they used to be…’ ‘Back in the ol...
“And we're back.So, Mr. Sanchez, what would you say are the key components of your platform?” “Well, I am running on the goals of universal healthcare, a free education system for all, a fairer justice system, and a stronger economy. I believe if we strengthen these areas in our lives, we will greatly strengthen everyone's overall quality of life.” “Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. And you, Mr. Miller? What are the main components that you’re running on?” “Beer.” “Umm.. I’m sorry?” “Beer. Better, cheaper bear for everybody because it really takes the...
Submitted to Contest #310
“Happy Birthday, son.”“Thanks, Dad,” Jaden answered as he walked in the door and over to Jasper as he came downstairs.They slapped their hands into a loose handshake, and Jasper pulled his son in for a loving embrace.“This is a big one!” he yelled back and walked into the kitchen. “You’re a grown man now!”Jaden slightly blushed. “Yeeah, yeah, I know. I guess I’ll need to find a real job soon.”“Yeah, that and a few other things,” said his dad.Trying to compete with their conversation, several other voices spoke a few notches above Mute from t...
Submitted to Contest #309
Dear Ama,I miss you. When will you come to visit again?Mommy said this is the best way to reach you, so I can tell you that, so I hope you get it and answer me back.Or even better, come visit!I haven’t been to our favorite place, Cherries, in a long, long time—Mommy won’t take me. And I miss the two scoops of strawberry and vanilla with rainbow sprinkles on top we always get.Ama, where have you been? What have you been up to?I have been okay. Mostly going to school and playing with my friends.But Ama, I need your help. Rupert is missing!!He ...
As Lynette paced across the public square, a certain sight stopped her in her tracks.Her eyes narrowed, peering at a face, as dozens of strangers walked around her, headed in various directions.Most in her wanted to keep moving forward—after all, she had a lot to get done on her To Do list today and not a lot of time left to do it! But she also couldn’t shake this face’s weird attraction. As the woman stood there, Lynette thought she looked so familiar, but she just couldn’t place where or how she knew her.Lynette looked away for a moment, a...
Submitted to Contest #308
A symphony of upbeat harmony could be heard for miles. Rainbow streams shot out into the bright, summer sky and onto the rich, green grass.Energetic activity and an air of great jovial light, greater than the enormous yellow sun, permeated.Tens of thousands had come out, and half danced in the wide, open fields, while others bounced from vendor to vendor, performed, or watched others perform. “Hello, everyone,” a voice suddenly boomed from the stage. “Are you having a good time?!”“YES!!!” the crowd resounded.“I’m sorry, I don’t think I hear ...
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