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Submitted to Contest #66
I flinched as the man grabbed my hand and pressed the tiny vial into my hand. I grimaced as he stepped closer to me. “We cannot afford a lost at this point,” he said. I tried to step back but he grabbed my arm and squeezed. We stared at each other, only parting when the back door swung open. He smiled and let me go. “We expect perfection, Elliot. The gym needs some good publicity.” “That’s all I’ve been giving you,” I snarled. “I don’t need this crap to win.” The man chuckled. “Well, ...
Submitted to Contest #65
The sun blazed in the sky as the figure of a small boy made his way through the lush forest. His form shook with the force of his steps and his pointed hat refused to stay in one place on his head. He passed the vibrant trees and followed the worn path, his pace quick. It didn’t take long for him to come to a clearing in the trees. There was a garden in the middle that held a number of herbs and vegetables. Off to the side, another boy sat still, watching a small cauldron bubble. His hair glowed in the sunlight ...
Submitted to Contest #64
 The woman stared at the large estate as the taxi drove her up to the entrance. The front yard was huge and there was a large statue of what looked like Lady Justice. The woman slowly shook her head at the extravagance but immediately shrugged it off. These types of people were the reason she even had such a decent paying job without having to do regular hours. She reached into her bag as the taxi came to a stop and pulled out a few dollars as a tip.   “I won’t be long if you could wait for a mo...
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