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Submitted to Contest #326
Maggie sat alone in the silence of her car. The parking lot was quickly filling up; the only reason she was glad she had arrived early. She could easily have walked here, but today she drove so that she could make a quick getaway. She smoothed her black wool skirt, the itchy fabric reminding her why she never wore it. It was a clear, autumn day, but the vibrant blue sky served as a garish backdrop for the somber-faced mourners, the brightly hued foliage, a jarring contrast to their dark clothing. Lost in thought, she considered driving bac...
Submitted to Contest #315
The TV in the dental office waiting room was tuned to the local morning news program. In this era of smartphones, I hadn’t watched the news in ages. The volume was low, but the closed captioning occasionally caught my attention as I waited to be called back. I glanced up at the screen and read the words. A wave of nostalgia hit me, but I was forced to compose myself as the hygienist called my name. I never thought of myself as a “keep up with the Jones” type of person-- until I had kids and was expected to throw them a birthday party. When ...
Submitted to Contest #284
The perfectly symmetrical Christmas tree twinkled in the interior-designed living room. Its vintage glass ornaments reflected the light, giving the festive fir an ethereal glow. Neatly wrapped gifts, adorned with coordinating bows, were nestled under the branches. Tiny lit reindeer, posed on the front lawn, offered a charming welcome to holiday visitors. The scene was idyllic, and one that Daphne took great pride in curating each year. Every holiday season, the sparkling façade that Daphne created with her own neatly manicured hands, offered...
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