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Submitted to Contest #124
Evelyn Pritchard had been slaying demons since she was twelve. Granted, they were in her nightmares, but nightmares can teach you things. If you’re paying attention. *** The nightmares began when she moved to Aspen Valley. In them, a demon possessed the family fireplace, and she - as the youngest child - was tasked with slaying it. She was led to the fireplace, and presented with a set of rusty gardening shears. She raised the shears and slammed them down on the hearth as if she were chopping wood. An iridescent head emerged from t...
Submitted to Contest #123
Prologue It's difficult being the funny guy. The guy who is always down for a good time, ready to be the life of the party. "Hey Johnny! Sing us a song!" Or, "Hey Johnny! Moon those girls over there!” Or, my personal favorite, “Hey Johnny! You got the blow?” I smile. I laugh. I perform. Like a monkey trained to do tricks, or a circus freak. Don't get me wrong - being the life of the party is better than not being invited at all. In fact, more often than not I enjoy myself. Bu...
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