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Weekly Contest #355
Jane Lewis is dead. I dare not cry. But I am hollow, as if a part of me has gone with Jane, wherever she is now. She jumped from Clayton Bridge into the rushing river, her body swept away by the current. Now my soul feels miles away. The grass is damp from last night’s rain, and the scent of petrichor hangs heavy in the air. In the distance, the church bell tolls mournfully. Solemn faces gather around the grave where they will soon lower Jane’s empty casket into the cold ground. Mr. Lewis’s face is contorted with insurmountable grief. To his...
Weekly Contest #341
To Claudia, I'm happy to hear that your daughter is doing well. It's nice to see how devoted you are to her education and interests. As for the pictures you sent, she looks beautiful, radiant, and completely at ease with that guitar in her hands. I suppose that's one of the better qualities she inherited from her father. I'm amazed at how fast she's grown. When you told me she would be getting her driver's permit this year, I could hardly believe it! It seems like only yesterday I held her in my arms, humming her to sleep when you were too t...
Weekly Contest #234
"My flight got canceled," I say, gripping the phone tightly, trying to sound bummed. I could hardly believe my luck. Will handed me a glass of wine. I silently mouthed thank you and took a sip of a magnificent 2018 Rkatsiteli. I heard my mom gasp, "Oh no, sweetie. Is it because of bad weather?""Yeah, it started snowing again last night and will keep snowing all day." I lean back in my seat and tuck my feet under me, watching the snowflakes pass by in a flurry. The glass wall in front of me feels cold to the touch, in stark contrast to t...
Weekly Contest #230
I, Veronica, take you, Alejandro, to be my lawfully-wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, I promise to love and cherish you.I promise:I promise to fill your days with sunshine, and do everything in my power to ensure your daily happiness. -- Like when I learned the theme song of your favorite video game on the piano and played it for you on your birthday -- which you said was the best gift you’d ever received.I promise to be by your side, ...
Weekly Contest #120
CW: Death, grief, loss of a loved one.The stars no longer shine since you’ve been gone. They hide behind the clouds and twinkle faintly, like the fire in my heart, which sputters and dwindles. Your absence is more noticeable with each passing day. The bookshelves that once held your favorite books are now empty, and I no longer see your favorite mug lying around with a drag of coffee still in it. Your clothes I keep still, but they lie untouched in the bottom drawers, where I hope they will retain your scent.The nights are cold without you t...
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