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Submitted to Contest #327
The soft breeze caressed my face, bringing with it the scent of the ocean. Small waves washed up against the shore, embracing my feet. It was calming, yet my heart was still racing, the pounding of the organ echoing throughout my body—in my ears, my veins, my vision was flickering with each beat. I felt an urge to go farther into the ocean that awaited me. I listened. The water that surrounded me like a blanket, dulling my senses, calming me. The water reached my shoulders, but the urge to go farther stayed. I did. I moved farther till I was...
Submitted to Contest #326
“Pa-” A voice called for him. His mind was foggy; he knew who it was, at least he thought he did. “Pa-” He couldn’t move; he felt small hands on his stomach, trying to shake him awake. His limbs felt heavy, fighting against every movement. “Da- Sto- ease!” The voice called again. The small hands were yanked away from him, and the scent of mildew, decay, and fire swirled around, suffocating him. He wanted to reply. No, he needed to respond; he had to help them. “PAPA STOP IT!” His eyes finally opened.A blaring alarm and a dark room greeted hi...
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