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Submitted to Contest #59
I woke up to the honking of traffic. When I open my eyes, the first thing I see is a grey ceiling, with paint coming off it. It has been like that since I first moved here and no matter how many times, I request for it to be repainted, my requests go unheard. I finally got off the bed when I noticed the time was 7:30. When I stepped into the bathroom, with my toiletries and clothes, I could smell the stench from when the last time a person used the bathroom. My roommates aren’t so keen on hygiene like I am and I’m the only person who is will...
Submitted to Contest #56
Tadao sighed as he walked on the side walk at the dead of night. He didn’t have a choice as his work had made him stay at the office, working overtime. But he was glad that he had the next week off so he could relax at home from his hectic schedule. Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. He furrowed his brows but didn’t think much of it. Maybe someone else was also going home late from work? He was too tired to care much. He started getting a little worried though when the steps continued to follow right behind him. He stopped to check. An...
Submitted to Contest #52
*Time: 2:30 pm, Day: Tuesday, Location: Sherley Street*You were having a perfectly normal day. The sun was shining, there was not much traffic and your boss gave you a raise for your hard work.‘Such a wonderful and peaceful day.’ You thought, sighing happily as you entered your apartment complex. Just as you had greeted your neighbour, who was about to go to walk his dog, you saw two burly men in gray suits coming towards you.‘Or maybe they’re heading for the exit.’ But before you could finish your optimistic thought, one of the burly men ca...
Submitted to Contest #51
There was knocking on the door. James’s mother stopped packing her son’s lunch and started walking towards the door. James paused in eating his breakfast as he wanted to see who was at the door. He got up and followed his mother. Sarah opened the door to see and officer standing there. ‘’Sarah Myers?’’ The officer grunted out. Sarah nodded, confused. ‘’Yes. That is me.’’ The officer took a deep breath and continued, ‘’I’m sorry to inform you about this but, your husband, Wilson Myers, was caught in an explosion at The National Science Lab. ...
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