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Weekly Contest #348
Honed Hero No sounds were heard, only a steady foot-pedal vibration every few seconds.Thump thump. Clay Rigby held his head inside a barrel of ice water. The sun shone on the back of his dampened shirt. After four minutes under, Clay parted the ice cubes as his head rose out of the water slowly. Holding his breath for another few seconds before inhaling. He turned around, face dripping water across his bumpy skin. He blinked a few times and glanced up at the clear blue sky.He closed his eyes and focused on the sound of his heart. Once he reo...
Weekly Contest #345
Wading gently through white foam on the shore, Mairin relaxed her toes as they were slowly engulfed by the sand. The golden sun rays gleamed off the white-capped waves. She closed her eyes and breathed in slowly. The chirping seagulls surrounded her above and in the distance. Opening her eyes just enough to notice blurry silhouettes of the birds. As she exhaled, naturally letting it flow out, she opened them fully. Some of the birds in the area were pelicans and spoonbills. Mairin eyed the clear water in front of her. She stepped forward unt...
Weekly Contest #324
Bearpaw Misfit Michael Ulriksen The ocean waves slapped against the crumbly sand. The orange sun beamed across the water and into the sea town of Bearpaw. Sandra sat with her red riding hood costume on, staring outside of her window. She sighed, resting her cheek against the window. Her eyes mesmerized at the horizon.“Honey, your food is ready.” Sandra's mom popped her head in the doorway.Sandra breathed in and released a long winded sigh.“I know honey, but it's not the end of the world. You can play with your friends over at Mar...
Weekly Contest #320
The dark sapphire sky was brightly lit from its many constellations. Vann walked calmly by himself in the forest. Even though he could feel animals possibly watching him, he wasn't scared. The feeling that encompassed his entire being was want. As he moved forward minutes passed, he noticed the ground ahead had light shed on it. The shadows that creeped all around were no match for this warm glow. Vann stepped toward the light.Igna's handiwork. With a big grin spreading across his face, Vann studied it all. Two large treated stumps were next...
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