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Weekly Contest #359
INTRODUCTION:So, you really want me to write about how to undermine some type of mysterious undertow of ridiculousness in the dark. That is fine—I bring four objective perspectives. Yet, open your mind; the darkness can play tricks. ***The light in the room descends into dimness, and you are bound to a cold, unbreakable metal chair by your extremities. What kind of seating arrangement is indicated by its raised, hollow arms that leave your hands dangling over the edge. This isn’t a question—no mark needed. Eyes focus on the objects in the r...
Weekly Contest #358
This story contains mental health and suicide sensativies Pebbles in the gravel are like boulders against the torn, paper-thin soles of Joann’s tennis shoes. The sun pulls her skin taut and red. A rumble rises from her stomach, then she gazes down at the can of dog food held firmly in her hand. It cost the change that now leaves her pocket empty. A farm tractor sputters among ankle-high cornstalks. Ahead, a tree line borders the brook. Dirt shifts to off-white pavement. The can’s bottom scrapes against the top iron rail. Joann stops midway...
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