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Submitted to Contest #284
The wind howled fiercely outside, a mournful wail reminiscent of a banshee suffering from a sinus infection, as it pounded against the weathered walls of the old Bexley Manor. Inside, the grand hall was alive with the clamor of the annual Bexley family reunion, a chaotic blend of laughter and strained conversations. The air smelled strongly of overcooked ham, covered in a thick, sweet glaze that shone under the dim chandelier light. Beneath the cheerful conversations, there was a hidden tension—a sense of resentment visible in the eyes of th...
Submitted to Contest #283
Sophie had a simple plan. She set aside her day to finish the last details of an important work deadline. As she typed quickly on the keyboard, she stayed focused and determined to complete everything. She was energized by coffee and motivated by the thought of a much-deserved break. Meanwhile, Liam, with his perpetually unreliable car, had promised to fix whatever had been going wrong with it this time—its stubborn refusal to start and the odd clunking sound it made whenever it hit a bump. Both planned to arrive at the ski lodge, a beautifu...
Submitted to Contest #274
The day was stunningly bright, the kind of clear, sunny afternoon that beckoned you outdoors, promising laughter and the thrill of discoveries. For weeks, we had meticulously planned this trip to the zoo, filling our anticipation with thoughts of exotic animals and shared adventures. As we approached the reptile house, however, I felt an all-too-familiar tightness grip my chest—a visceral response I had hoped to suppress. Standing outside the reptile house, I could hear the distant, cheerful chatter of families enjoying their day, but my tho...
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