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Magna 172

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Red Sun Red Man

Summer was over and so were we, the red sky on that fateful September day marked the end of our labor. I clutched my stomach and laid on the floor, a searing pain burning through my body, the poison taking effect. I tried lifting myself up to look around but could not, my limbs barely responding to any input my brain sent over. But I could not bring myself to give up, not yet. The desperation I felt was palpable and my will to live was as strong as my faith. So in what seemed like an endeavor that took me hours, I got back to my feet. I felt...

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The man on the bench: The Saturday I met Mr. Oracle

Weekly Contest #199

Saturday is my favorite day of the week. Fridays are fun but I’m usually exhausted after coming back from work. The best way to describe Sunday is unfulfilling, like eating a big slice of cheesecake. You always want another one but all you get is a stern no and a slap in the face—So Mondays, basically. I have a memory of a particular Saturday a couple years ago, my favorite one. Something about it made it feel special. Even today, I still can’t put my finger on it. I had woken up early, no alarm, no loud noises, it just happened! I didn...

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Against the storm

Weekly Contest #191

Our table was placed next to the window, looking out at the city and the evening sky. It was late summertime; therefore, the sun hadn’t gone down yet even though it was already eight o’clock. That’s why I made sure to get us the best spot in the whole restaurant when I made our reservations. It had taken months of waiting, but we were finally here, enjoying what she believed to be just another fancy date.But this, believe it or not, was not just another date. Of course, I was managing to hide it somewhat. But even so, my guts had tied themse...

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