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Submitted to Contest #282
This story features a brief mention of domestic violence, giving up a child for adoption and just a general sense of unease. I am so sorry. I’ve written the words a thousand times. I’ve written them on paper with brand-new pens. I’ve typed them on my computer in liminal word documents. The words have sat alone waiting for more thoughts and emotions to join them and I just can’t find the right combination of vowels and consonants. Every syllable feels like a mistake and when I try to write stanzas of poetry to explain everything that...
Submitted to Contest #267
Lyric’s feet dangled in the air looking for something to perch on as he was hoisted in the air by a very hefty, drunk man. Despite the sign hanging above the entrance outside threatening anyone who started a brawl within the walls of the establishment here this brute was, hot malt laden breath, smacking Lyric in the face. He replayed all of his actions and words that night when the man's slurred speech finally registered. “What are you, some kind of hired killer? You think you’re better than all of us?!” Sure, Lyric was dressed crown ...
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