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Submitted to Contest #74
~ Hello, this is Taylor, the author! I just wanted to say that this story is a bit longer than my usual ones, but nevertheless, I hope you enjoy it! ~ I woke up abruptly, beads of sweat covering my body. “Just a dream, just a dream…” I murmured, looking outside the window to get a sense of the time. It was dark, but there were a few tell-tale signs that the sun would be coming up soon. I had to hurry. I rushed downstairs, to the water spout we had near the back of our abode. Quickly grabbing the small stone bowl of homemade toothp...
Submitted to Contest #73
“Agh-” I groaned slowly, forcing myself to get off of the couch. The door swung open, “I got us coffee - woah - are you okay?!” Isabelle ran over to me, “Are you sick or something? You look horrible.” I rolled my eyes, “Thanks. And no, I’m just tired. And annoyed.” Isabelle looked at me knowingly, “Still upset that you won’t be home in time for Christmas?” “Yes. My body hurts, too.” I pulled my leg up, stretching it out. Isabelle smirked, “Yes, well, sleeping on the couch can do that to you. C’mon, you need to get out. Go on a jo...
Submitted to Contest #71
“Hello?” I said, timidly. I don’t know exactly why I was so afraid to talk to my little sister. “What do you want?” Ruby said roughly. Ah. That’s why. “Nothing. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. We haven’t talked in a while, that’s all.” I replied. Ruby laughed, “Are you mad at me or something?” I pursed my lips, “Well, I mean, what do you think?” “Don’t ask me those kinds of questions, please, they pop me off.” I flopped onto my couch, “Yes, your highness.” Ruby groaned, “Seriously! If you are angry at me, let’s talk a...
Submitted to Contest #70
"Peter, you'll call me when you head back to school, right?" Her smooth voice sounded as I drew a heart in the sand with a twig. I nodded, "Of course... I wish I didn't have to leave." Addie looked up with hopeful eyes, "You don't have to leave, you know. You could just stay here... forever. Enroll in school here! Anyways your father lives here." I sighed, "I wish it was that simple, Addie. My mom needs me... besides, I have other friends there." I winced slightly. Addie looked down at the sand. I could see tears welling up in her eyes, "Y-y...
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