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Submitted to Contest #309
Leah stepped onto the sundeck, drink in hand, chatting with Monica, when she saw him, the man at the grill. Tall, athletic, and confident, with a flawless caramel complexion and a dazzling smile. His apron read “King of the Grill,” “You see something you like?” Monica teased. “Just admiring,” Leah said, blushing. “Girl, smile at him or something.” “Oh no,” Leah whispered.” Monica laughed. “Sure. You should introduce yourself. I saw him looking. Pretty sure he likes what he sees.” Leah hesitated, then Monica gave her a playful nudge....
Submitted to Contest #301
Your available balance is $343.62.Skye hung up the phone with a sharp click, her heart pounding louder than she’d expected.She yanked open the desk drawer, rummaging past crumpled receipts, a dried-out pen, and a mystery key. Her fingers finally closed around the scratched plastic edges of her old calculator. Shepulled it out as if it was a lifeline.With nervous trembling and extreme force, she pounded the bright yellow oversized buttons, calculating how much she’d need to scrape together in the coming weeks.The weight of reality crashed ove...
Submitted to Contest #300
Claire Townsend, 25, spent most of her life perfecting her acting skills. From the moment she stepped onto the stage at the age of five, performing in school plays and church productions, she knew this was her calling. By the time she turned thirteen, she’d earned a permanent position at the local theater, where she continued to develop her talent, becoming a regular in every production. Determined to refine her craft, Claire joined the drama club as soon as she entered high school. However, it wasn’t until her junior year that she...
Submitted to Contest #299
Michelle Allen 2859 words 5821 Marlboro Pike, Apt. 103Forestville, MD 20747 itwinpro2@gmail.com240-535-4222 Sorry, Something Came Up…by Michelle Allen Jenna Baxter, a 26-year-old staff accountant by trade, had extraordinary talent. Not for her exceptional math and accounting skills, her work was accurate, and she followed all the rules, but it wasn’t anything she’d get praise for. She wasn’t a talented singer or art...
Submitted to Contest #298
Michelle Allen 2964 words 5821 Marlboro Pike, Apt. 103Forestville, MD 20747 twinpro2@gmail.com240-535-4222 Ashes to Avaby Michelle Allen Ava Marie Hollister, a baby-faced woman of small stature, standing just over five feet, stood at the kitchen sink wearing her crisp white apron decorated with playful chef illustrations, snugly tied around her waist. Hot water scalded her fingertips as she scrubbed the dinner plate...
Michelle Allen Appx. 2,680 words 6529 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Writenow2157@gmail.com The Other Side of the Fence by Michelle Allen My Dearest Andrew Theodore Car...
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