Anthony Amos

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“The Beggar's Beauty” by Anthony Amos

Submitted to Contest #160

Gently, she pressed the powder and danced around her eye. Flashing, searing burns intensified with each touch, forcing her to tears. The swelling went from immense to only slight. On with the show she thought to herself. Her nails, smeared in a rosy red polish with one chipped from her jeweled finger, dug into the wood. As she stood, her legs trembled and each step would be heavier than the last. She looked into the mirror and behind her was an amorphous shadow; but, as she turned, there was only the familiar black curtain laughing at her. S...

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My name is Anthony Amos. As a military brat, I was born in Germany and traveled the world. Despite my original pseudo-disdain for writing, my high school teachers pushed me to excel and instilled the passion for creativity within me. I have carried that message with me, influencing all my poetry and storytelling. I thank them for their guidance.