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Submitted to Contest #52
Snow and Time The day was bright and sunny, even if snow covered the ground up to my ankles. I was out shoveling, trying to clear a path on the sidewalk, bundled up to my neck to keep warm. It only took about half an hour before the coat came off. Glistening beads of sweat had begun to appear. The gems became salty rivers, running down my forehead, stinging my eyes. I could see the intersection of the sidewalk and the street, with only four feet more to get to the street. Ex...
Submitted to Contest #46
Wow! What a great looking group. Published, not published, hopeful, proud, wary? Those were my thoughts and questions as I entered the Chinese restaurant for my first meeting with PAWS. No, it was not an animal rights group or even specifically for people who love animals. Although some do both, I later learned. It stands for Proud Authors and Writers Society, located in a town nearby where I live. Having never met anyone seated at the table, I had no idea which was what or who was whom. I heard about PAWS from my host, an acquaintance ...
Submitted to Contest #43
This story is written in a dialogue format, as I do not wish the reader to be unduly influenced by the written expression of emotion. Therefore, it is done in the "attitude" of a play and the meaning of the story will become clear from the words of the players. There are a few descriptive passages to offer atmosphere.***************************Characters:Johnny: A boy, nine years of age who has already been taught to be a "man." Taught he must not cry; he must be strong, physically, mentally, and emotionally. But most of all, he must find hi...
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