Amber Thompson

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“The People We Missed” by Amber Thompson

Submitted to Contest #84

My air became consumed by the heavy fibers of the cloth covering the airways of my mouth and nose. Going through the aisles scavenging through the remaining food just so my boyfriend and I through the week. I could barely get enough to cover the bottom of the cart, but it was enough to give us hope. I scanned my own groceries as I rapidly bagged each one. My eyes laid low enough to see over the mask yet enough to avoid eye contact with anyone around me. I’m fully aware I’m not the only one barely making it, but I couldn’t bear to take on eve...

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I'm a young writer who is looking to start some career early. I'm not the best writer, but I grow through my mistakes.