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Submitted to Contest #277
There is one night a year where everyone in this town gathers under one roof. You would think it would be in the cold of the winter or at church during Christmas time, but it happens sometime in the fall, usually when the weather is perfect. Not too hot or not too cold. Naturally everyone would want to be outside, gaze at the full moon, frolic in the fallen leaves. However everyone chooses to come under this roof, crammed into this old auditorium, despite the mice who scurry against the walls, floors squeaking beneath footsteps, ceiling occa...
Submitted to Contest #221
Iβm floating somewhere between your curtain and the glass that looks out to your window. The sun has risen a long time ago, and youβre still sleeping. You awaken suddenly by the beeping of a truck, and you check your phone. Itβs half past noon, and you flip your tall body to the other side, tying yourself deeper into your blankets. I know waking up has been hard for you ever since I passed away. I float down the stairs to the kitchen. You left the dishes from last night, a bowl with milk, a pot of coffee. The half eaten ramen is still on th...
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