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Submitted to Contest #271
I sighed as I sat down on the park bench. The chill night air swirled around me, blowing small puffs of snow from the fresh drifts surrounding me. I looked upwards, trying to appreciate the muted quietness of the winter night, illuminated by the dull orange glow of the lamppost across the path. I often found myself wandering at night. I found that it was both relaxing and freeing. Something about the loneliness of the night, coupled with the quiet allowed my mind to wander freely. I shuddered as a stronger gust than the rest blew snow down t...
Submitted to Contest #254
The big decorated doors in front of us creaked and groaned as they opened inwards. The crowd I was with shuffled and murmured uneasily. The smell of fear, excitement and nervousness permeated the air around me. I loved it. It was all I could do to not take a deep breathe in and smile. One by one the fidgeting turned to walking as the 100 people all started slowly walking inside the great hall. Long elegant dresses swished against the floor, and the clacking of heels was sharp against the still silent crowd. Everyone knew why they were here, ...
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