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Submitted to Contest #100
Ben scooped a sizable portion of the pasta onto his plate. It made a wet sound on the porcelain. He took some flaky salt and sprinkled it on top. Mom was always a little shy with the spices, which left the food bland. His thoughts soon left the dinner-seasoning. He has bigger problems to tackle. There are three assignments left untouched due tomorrow on his desk, and on Wednesday they have this important exam that he still hasn’t studied for. Thing is, he can’t be bothered to care. The lasagna in his mouth is flaming hot. He tosses it around...
Trigger warning: AbuseIt’s fascinating how I once again find myself freezing outside my own house, with the echo of the porch door slammed shut still ringing in my ears. I forgot to bring a jacket, and there is no way I’m getting back in again. I fled from the chaos that our fight had created, thoughts rising, scared and angry. Something to keep me warm definitely wasn’t my top priority, which I’m now regretting. I need to get going. It’s impossible to know what might happen if I stay. Last time was terrible, sure, but there is no way that w...
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