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Submitted to Contest #230
Elmer sat in front of the large office desk, rhythmically drumming his fingers against his thigh, matching the steady yet anticipatory beat of his heart. Dust particles danced around him in the still air, seemingly sharing his excitement. His gaze was fixed on the folder before him, containing his resignation letter. A grin, perhaps an unusual response in such a situation, spread across his face. It was the thrill of reclaiming his freedom, paired with the exhilarating thought of leaving for uncharted possibilities—possibilities that include...
Submitted to Contest #77
A piece of bread had stabbed the inside of my mouth. The irony that the corner of a burnt piece of bread could cause me such pain wasn’t lost on me. Not when Holly was sending raging dark clouds across the pale sky – all the way from Texas. I shifted my creaky office chair forward and dropped my head to brace for the impact of her next assault.“Elmer, this is the fifth time you have messed this up. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO TELL GRANT – I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE...” The first couple of seconds were always hard. Teeth grinding and clenching hands. But...
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