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Submitted to Contest #316
Content Warning: this story contains themes of war, death (including child) and trauma. Scenes may include implied abuse and emotional distress. “They have returned. After a decade overseas, our heroes are finally home. Triumphant! Just behind these walls, the first private reunions are taking place. We are waiting…”A reporter spoke into the camera with polished enthusiasm. Hair lacquered, posture impeccable, a grin on her red-tinted lips.On cue, another voice chimed in, a woman in a neatly tailored blazer, smiling just as the light on her c...
Submitted to Contest #314
The late afternoon sun still held the open field firmly in its grip. Still far from the horizon, yet slowly edging towards the tips of the tallest poplars. It was clearly on its way out, but its embrace felt stronger than ever. Its presence absolute.There was no wind, yet the air seemed to move.There was no fog, yet the atmosphere felt stifling and saturated.There was no sound, yet heat shimmered above the road.The world was still there. Green. Brown. Yellow. But muted, shifting, undefined, as if boundaries were melting and contours no longe...
Submitted to Contest #312
Its official. We speak Statiana now. We are Statians from now on. Afterall, so says the new amended constitution. So says the President. So says the government. So says the media. Even the foreign media says so. So says everyone but the people who actually speak the native language. The country has so many issues. Has had so many issues for decades. None resolved. Yet, this is what they focus on. This is what’s being joyously celebrated nationwide…“A victory for the people!”… parroted on every mainstream news channel. A deafening cacophony o...
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