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Submitted to Contest #287
Trigger warning: the story is set colonial times, and viewpoint that might seem rascist are shared by the protagonist. 12th September 1853They say Green and black tea come from two different strands of tea. I feel that this not only holds true for tea but also for our people. For I am British and could never conceive of being of any other race. They also say the process is simple. Dry leaves and hot water, this is all it takes. I feel like these leaves now, as I have brewed and boiled in the customs of this peculiar land for so long that I h...
Submitted to Contest #220
I felt angry at the tree for just growing. I felt angry at the sun for shining and for time passing. Why did everything carry on when you didn't? The first steps out of the hospital. My eyes met the daylight, and it felt like an intruder. I wanted to scream at people for passing by and at Wednesday for moving on to Thursday, but I couldn’t scream; I held back and heard your silent voice echoing through my mind. I wanted to go home and hide in the corner of our bedroom and leave all the lights off, but I didn’t. I kept walking like I pr...
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