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Submitted to Contest #314
She Called Me Buddy By Deirdra Hawthorne Mathes “Did you send for me?” Mal asked as he entered. “I did. I have another mission for you.” Mal sat, “Already? I just came home.” “I know but this one is serious, and it needs to be assigned at once; you will be perfect for it. “ “I am honored you think so.” Mal rose. He would never resist an important assignment. “I do. Please get the details and leave at once. Oh… and Mal? “ He paused at the door, “Yes?” “This one is going to be hard, but you can do it." ______________________________ I was clos...
Submitted to Contest #313
OBSESSIONBy Deirdra Hawthorne Mathes Walking down the hallway -dread- laced with sick anticipation- fills me. Blood pounds in my ears. For months, I have used every excuse I could imagine- even lied- to avoid seeing you. But this cannot be put off any longer. My future demands this meeting. Drawing my shoulders back, I know this is a brave choice. A tough choice– but I am afraid. So very afraid that I won’t be strong enough to keep you out of my life. Clenching my fist, I silently declare: I will not think this way. I have worked too hard ...
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