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L J Hyde

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Stealing Glances

Weekly Contest #342

“The plan couldn’t be more straight forward,” she said in a huff. She had her back to the castle’s stone perimeter and peered around the corner to where the arriving guests were being checked in. “Just do as your told,” she backed up past him and stalked further along the wall“Here, I’ll give you a boost,” she said when she reached the spot covered by a canopy of trees. He looked at her like she’d asked him to turn into a rabbit. “What?” He started “As your told!” she hissed. She bent over and laced her fingers together. He looked uneasy but...

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In Good Company

Weekly Contest #341

There are three kind of cadets. The tough guys, who swagger around intoxicated by their own bravado. They have wet dreams about guns and wielding power that only a weapon could give them. They’ve known their whole lives they’d be soldiers because they lack in any imagination or creativity to do anything else. The bullies, if you will. Then there are the guys that aren’t here by choice. The school screw ups that thought service was better option than flipping burgers. The ones that saw the military as a free pass to room and board and a rare ...

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Twice the climb

Weekly Contest #340

The initial steps into the ocean are like razor blades to the shins. The ice barbed water numbs the feet but bites at the shins, the calves and the backs of the knees. By the time racer 27 is wading through the thigh high waves the cold has taken hold down their spine. A gentle prickle at the base of the hairline which spreads across the ears. They take the deepest breath of damp, salty air before lifting their feet from the seabed and slamming their body through the wall of water, submerging every inch. The sound of the world muffles as the...

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A Heavy Sort of Small Talk

Weekly Contest #339

The room was heaving. Surprising considering it was just an industry party on a Wednesday night. A few free drinks she thought, an outing for the new dress she had no need to buy and back home via the drive-thru. Perfect midweek night out. She was worried things were getting a bit stale at home on the sofa, tonight would brush off the cobwebs. Having Connor as a roommate, had brought a joy to her everyday she could never have expected. She was less convinced about her and Seb stepping out in public together, but the three of them had become ...

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Alan Turner

Weekly Contest #247

Wednesday 04/17/2067: I couldn’t quite believe my luck today! The sky was clear and sun was bright which meant exceptionally clear (and slightly warmer) waters! Definitely the best the conditions I’ve had the week I’ve been here. The detail on the outside of the building is truly incredible for its time period and considering how long it’s been submerged. I believe it was a significant building to the community based on the love and effort that’s gone into its craft. The clarity meant I was able to make copies of the symbols I’d noted c...

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Charlie

Weekly Contest #246

The joints of the swing tensed as she eased herself into the seat, gently releasing her body weight to avoid the whole thing giving way and both her and the chains hitting the wood chip below. She looked up at the iron links as she gingerly lifted her feet from the floor to the air, her shoulder length grey hair falling behind her and the cool air of the night brushed the back of her neck. She felt her 70 years begin to trickle away as she slowly began to swing back at forth. Suddenly she was 8 again, feeling the wind in her face and the lur...

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