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Submitted to Contest #50
“Go break a leg.” My director and friend, Jack Wilson, called out to me. I smiled at him nervously. “I’ll try not to.” I said jokingly. My first performance on stage was tonight. My legs were shaking, my jaw was shaking. Heck, my whole body was shaking. I was so nervous. Jack had found me on a New York street singing, just trying to make some extra cash to save up for the dress I was wanting to wear for Prom. I still remember what he told me the day we met. “Skye, you have potential to be on Broadway with a voice like that.” He...
Submitted to Contest #39
I lay on the bank, my husband beside me, gazing up at the stars. The sky was bright and beautiful tonight. We came out a lot in the evenings just to lay on the grass and look up at the night sky, hear crickets chirping, a soft breeze blowing, and sometimes a coyote howling at the full moon. I felt my husband put his hand in mine, bringing it to his lips he kissed it. “I love you, Jen.” He said softly, rubbing his hard, callused hands over my own small, soft hand. I smiled. He said that every night, and I would never get t...
Submitted to Contest #37
I hugged myself as the wind blew coldly, making me shiver. My feet were bare, having lost my shoes somewhere along the way, and they were covered in scratches. My loose garment was not enough to make me warm, and it was already covered with small holes. I had not come prepared when I had thoughts of leaving that man. Looking around, I found myself deep in the woods. Where am I? I wondered. The forest was dark and eerie, but the moon shone brightly above the trees. I almost regretted leaving. But no. I had made the right decision in...
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