Write a story about a parent putting their child to bed.

Posted in Adults on Oct 26, 2022

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“A la Roro Niño” by Mariah Smith

Submitted to Contest #3

Maria was four years old when her innocence was torn away from her brutally. Her mother Lina had begun their night time routine just as she had done the many nights before. They would begin with a cool shower flowing over their skinny bodies. The cold would close their pores and keep them safe from infection. Next, her mother would grab her frayed toothbrush and put a pea-sized dot of plain toothpaste, they brushed until their pearly whites shined. They both sleepily walked into the only bedroom and crawled onto the bed on the hard floor. Li...

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“Another Minute” by Unknown User

Submitted to Contest #3

"Another minute."She asked looking up with her brown eyes twinkling. A mix of innocence glazed over mischief. That was her niece. Unlike her brother, who drifted off before he hit the freshly made bed. His sister was still awake and didn't look like she would be heading off to dreamland anytime soon. Dressed in her pink unicorn pajamas she continued to look at her aunt with those innocent eyes. As if she wasn't supposed to be in bed. Not watching youtube on her phone and nearly giving her aunt a heart attach being in her room."No.", her aunt...

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