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Submitted to Contest #119
That did not just happen, did it? He came out of nowhere! Out of the dark, I didn't- I'm sorry. I didn't see him, he was moving too fast, and I- I didn't move us out of the way in time. Oh, no. This can't be happening. Please, no. Don't let this be real. I'm just dreaming. This is only a dream. I've dreamt of this kind of thing multiple times. This can't be real. Let's... Ok, let's take a deep breath. Take stock. Keep going. So. Denying that it happened won't change the fact that it... it happened. It did happen, but you're OK. You...
Submitted to Contest #118
Patrol began at twilight, after every sconce on the walls and every fireplace had been lit to start to warm these cool stone halls. Dinner would be served shortly, but first, to rouse from a seemingly deep sleep where he had actually been sentry beside his Royal Mistress' throne. A languid stretch, the graceful arch of his back, as he ignored the sneaked glances and single open amused stare sent his way as he slipped out of the main audience after another long day of holding court. He felt smug, for none other could get away with behaving ...
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