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Submitted to Contest #49
The hands hung to the minute as she searched for the hour. Addy would spend hours staring at the large black numerals on the wall clock across the way—serving as much purpose as a broken compass on a roiling sea. When she finally did manage to unstick her forehead from the door glass, a redness would drown her pale complexion and sweat would glue together the wrinkles etched deep into her skin. Restless anticipation smothered the air around her. Each evening the guards made a point of walking by the cellblocks and thumping their fists on the...
Submitted to Contest #36
Friday, November 14th 1975 ~16:06~My favourite subject was her. She sat two rows down from me. My sights readied and angled to perfection. This afternoon she flipped her messy hair and tucked the stragglers behind her left ear. I could see the mole peeking out from under her earlobe, resting easily on her neck. A bunch of our mutual friends were heading down to Cove’s Creek for some bonfires and beer. I saw an opportunity taking shape and jumped on it. As any good gentleman would do, I proffered to give her a ride. She winced at the thought ...
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