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Submitted to Contest #300
The man-made lake spread out before them, the sun glistening off its glassy surface. The day was so calm that the water didn't ripple. The trees didn't stir, and the clouds stood still in the sky above. Located just a few hundred feet off the side of the road, the reservoir was a refuge for animals and people alike in the hot summer months. Though you couldn't swim there, the shores were usually filled with people picnicking, fishing, or just taking in the cool breeze. A breeze that was strangely absent today. Lila put down her backpack and...
Submitted to Contest #296
*This story contains light violence, profanity, and animal rescue descriptions.* “Come on. Flip the coin.” I looked at Ken like he had six heads. Did he want me to flip the coin for such an important decision? “Jess, we don’t have all day. Flip the damn coin.” The agitation in his voice was getting worse. If I didn’t do something soon, I knew what would happen. And I wasn’t in the mood for it today. I looked at the coin in his outstretched hand. He had fished it out of his pocket, and bits of lint rested on the cracked, dirty skin of h...
Submitted to Contest #295
Aurora pushed through the dense growth of trees and shrubs, her tears blinding her and making the trek even more difficult than expected. A while back, maybe a half mile, she had tripped on a tangle of roots and fallen limbs, launching herself into the base of a rather large pine tree. She had wanted to turn back so badly, but she kept moving. If she turned back now, everyone at home would know she was a failure. It would be just like her to fail at running away, too. She stopped momentarily to dry her eyes and noticed the sky was turning ...
Submitted to Contest #289
Landon started at himself in the dingy mirror. What choice did he have? Was he even really considering this? Suddenly, there was pounding on the bathroom door.“You’ve been in the for ten minutes, guy? You coming out?” “Screw off; I’ll come out when I’m good and ready!” One hour before, he had happily been playing with his band, not a care in the world except if this gig would get them a contract. Then, this rando freak confronts him at the bar. “Get a grip on yourself, Landon; you have choices. Accept his offer, or get killed. Yea...
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