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Submitted to Contest #29
I hear the crackle of tires over gravel and Dad’s heeler, Blake, barking up a storm. Mario looks up at the big, navy truck climbing our driveway. Windows up, little blue dog in the back. His eyes drop down to the pot of chili on the stove. He stirs the chili, sets the spoon down, wipes his palm on his new pair of blue jeans. I grab some shredded cheese from the fridge and sigh, “Too bad we don’t have some gallo pinto, huh?” He flashes me a bright smile. “I like chili, too. I do not want to be too Costa Rican yet.” He pulls a gallon of sweet...
"I can't take you home like this. You're sobbing Beth. Stop telling me nothing, what's the matter with you?" It's hard not to ache at the pain in his voice. He knows exactly what is eating my heart out, but I have to be the one to say it. As the minutes of silence wore on, the only noise being my choked out sobs, he pulls into the Griffen's Store parking lot. The moon is bright tonight; its light almost encourages me. I wish it would act like a real friend and swallow the words I know I have to say, never letting them be ...
Submitted to Contest #27
Judge- Ticktock man. Though he is cruel by most standards, he can be trusted to not be too kind with the defendant. He can also be trusted to keep the discussion on track and be finished in a timely manner. Defendant- Lacie. She is placed on trial for disturbing the peace and public indecency. She comes to the story right after her display at the wedding reception.Jurors- Harlequin. This Harlequin came to the Jury right after his jelly bean incident.- Tessie. She comes from her story just after the fir...
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