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Submitted to Contest #271
As Robert approached the modest house, following along the path laid out by the cracking sidewalk littered with unruly weeds, his mind drifted back. Back to the last time he walked this path. Back to his mother’s funeral. At once a distant memory and a fresh wound. Half a lifetime ago, Robert had left home for college and, apart from borderline compulsory visits at the holidays, never really came home. Robert knew he needed to make more of an effort, but he had his own life, with its own problems, to handle. But his last visit felt differe...
Submitted to Contest #266
Chuck sat in his car. Lost in thought. Enjoying the cool breeze coming from the vents. Then his phone rang. A quick look at the caller ID. Ignore. With a sigh, he exited the car, trading the air-conditioned comfort of his leased luxury SUV for the sweltering summertime heat of South Carolina. In an instant, sweat began to bead on his forehead. He hustled across the parking lot towards the cluster of condos.By the time he reached the front door, sweat had soaked through his t-shirt. He hurriedly looked through messages on his phone. Looking...
Submitted to Contest #260
The dawning, yawning morning meekly beckoned as its first rays wiggled through the white sheer curtains, landing gently upon the closed eyes of the bed’s lone occupant. A middle-aged man. His hair more gray than brown, but still possessing the smiley optimism of a man still firmly in his prime. As his eyelids slowly opened, James became aware of the empty spot in the bed next to him. And of the sound of running water. Of a shower behind the closed bathroom door. James smiled to himself as he eased quietly out of bed. On tiptoes, ...
Submitted to Contest #256
Matt sat in his seat, eyes still wide with amazement as he surveyed his surroundings. **A few hours ago, he had been waiting to climb aboard the school bus and head home. Just like he did every school day. But today had been different. Waiting at the curb, leaned against his car, calm, cool and collected, was his father, John. And he had a surprise. An adventure. Matt had peppered his dad with questions. But all he got was a sly smile. Every single time. For every minute of every hour they drove. Even when they stopped at a diner for a bite...
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