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Kirsty A

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Grass Stains, Ghosts, and a Missing Chicken

Kirsty A

Submitted to Contest #140

"Come onnnnn, let's goooooo," Olivia called down the hallway. Her blonde head poked around the corner towards her brother's closed bedroom door. Without warning, David flew from his room and tore down the hallway past Olivia, through the kitchen and out the back door. Olivia squealed and ran after the boy-shaped tornado. A game! And it's only just after sunrise!  "Bye, Mum!" David called.   Standing at the kitchen sink, their mother stuck her head out the kitchen window as David and Olivia ran under the sill. Their attention fo...

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Lilium

Kirsty A

Submitted to Contest #138

Five months after Harry's death, Lily stood in the middle of the back porch dressed in her nightgown and slippers, her greying hair still messy from sleep. Grief gnawed at her body. Her once delicate features hollowed and hardened over the past few months. Not that anyone ever told her that. Although, she often caught their glances with their lips pursed and concerned brows furrowed. She knew their thoughts and hated being someone to fret over.     In the crisp morning air, Lily's slender arms turned gooseflesh. Her old Burm...

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