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Submitted to Contest #36
Things I have to let go ofImagine being plunged into the cold river in wintertime. That´s the feeling that shoots down your spine when he walks into the room. But then you start talking to him. He seems pretty normal, even charming. You feel flattered, because he pays all his attention to you. You´re drawn in, nobody´s ever given you this kind of attention before. There is something in the back of your head that is bothering you, but you don’t have the time to dwell on that thought as he keeps you busy conversing.Maybe you should´ve listened...
Submitted to Contest #27
A red curly strand of hair interrupted Christine´s line of vision. She blew a breath of air upwards to remove it, trying to shuffle as little as possible, not wanting to make physical contact with anyone or anything in this crowded space. The air smelt of bodily odor and a hint of pee. She could feel drops of sweat starting to pool in the nape of her neck. That´s what you get for sleeping in for too long and ending up taking the busiest train of the morning. She cursed at herself internally, swearing that it would not happen again. The robot...
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