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Weekly Contest #349
Feet brushing the grass, I made my way through the forest. My eyes traveled the tall trunk to find the treehouse’s living room lights still aglow, burning warm against the frigid night. I pulled my shawl tighter around me. What were they still doing up? I looked above to find the moon spotlighting me. It had to be past midnight. Before climbing up the tilted planks of wood that Leviathan and Atlas had nailed into the bark, I rounded the tree, tracing the runes I’d etched into it. Knowing they were still there brought me peace. At least as...
Weekly Contest #348
When I awoke, my chest felt heavy- like the world was crushing me. That’s when I realized I was beneath it. My heart began to pound- beating against my ribs as if trying to flee the monster that lived inside the cage. I could hear it beating, pumping blood throughout my body- trying to give it life- like it was my creator. I listened and tried to claw my way out, but the packed dirt made it impossible to move. I couldn’t open my eyes, I couldn’t cry out for help. I had been buried alive and there was nothing I could do except wait for death ...
Weekly Contest #346
After her mother left, Ace sat beside Edward’s desk and waited for her guide. Five minutes later a loud thud was heard against the door on her left, leading into the school. Both Edward and Janice looked up in surprise. “My goodness!” startled Janice, “What was that? Another bird?” Ace stood to check what happened and found a boy in disarray on the ground, rubbing his forehead. She pushed open the door and held out a hand to him. He looked up dazed before smiling shyly and accepting her help. “Thanks!” he said, but instead of letting go, ...
Weekly Contest #347
Anna’s finger hesitated in front of the doorbell. It had taken her ten minutes just to gather the courage to step out of her car. The cold wind that brushed her cheeks and sent a shiver down her spine wasn’t helping. She tugged her jacket tighter, trying to find some comfort in the situation. Anna’s gaze traveled up the length of the double doors painted green and embroidered with flowers. They looked as though they belonged in a fairytale- like whatever was on the other side should mirror a dream instead of the nightmare she remembered. Th...
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