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A heart made out of metal

Submitted to Contest #82

Eve D-C6 : Work Job Work harder Function properly 23598 83298554367 Those sets of recollections kept echoing in my mind endlessly without a pity for my sanity. It irks me not to be able to forget these algorithms because they were what defined me. I yearned to show my true, concealed feelings in the outside world but would they accept me as one of them? Even if I am a clashing variation? I have never felt so ebullient, so buoyant, so happy. And Iโ€™d never get that opportunity if I let it slip away now like the remains of water evaporating fro...

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Patriotic

Submitted to Contest #80

The white-faced emerged from the docks of the ever-flowing ocean, anchoring as their boots; wet from the splashing sea beyond the enormous skyline, attracting powered sand on their heels as they made their way towards us. Smiling faces, beautiful, attractive blue hues lighting their restful eyes.Their hushed breathing made my parents edge closer to inspect them further. I remained immobile, clutching my old doll against my chest, backing away until I bumped into my grandpa. His dark brows were furrowed in skepticism, his hands joined behind...

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Twist of life (Brittanyโ€™s POV)

Submitted to Contest #79

Author's note: This is a story I did with Akshaya! Link and details below!The wisps of my cinnamon, brown hair fell loosely as curls on my cream complexed face. Applying a smear of strawberry flavored lip gloss, and swaying in front of the curvature mirror that decorated my dorm.Pleased with my style, I held my calculus books in hand, and anything I could find that writes.โ€œDrat, Iโ€™m late again,โ€ I softly murmured, searching for an eraser.โ€œMiss. Dโ€™sal, why arenโ€™t you in class?โ€ I froze, pasting a small, dubious smile on my face, bowing d...

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Secrets unfolding

โ€œDid you find the flashlights?โ€ I asked, rummaging through some old cabinets, filled with dust bunnies that provoked my sensitive nose to sneeze.โ€œNada, canโ€™t find a single one.โ€โ€œDang it,โ€ I cursed under my breath, โ€œWeโ€™re totally gonna be in the dark, literally.โ€โ€œI hate to say this but, โ€˜I told you soโ€™.โ€I rolled my eyes, spreading my hands wide to help me navigate my surroundings. The frost biting my neck, my fingers numb that they began to feel useless. My mouth chattering, my breath turned to fog as it exited outside my mouth.My short, ivor...

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Actions speak louder than words

Submitted to Contest #76

The gentle breeze picked up its constant pace as I hustled across the lawn, the air smelling of fresh cut grass and earthworms plucked by naked handsโ€ฆ yuck.I felt the sharp, itchy weeds get stuck between my toes as I went back and forth with my lawn mower in the early morning sun. I took a peek at the ravishing light that illuminated the whole world even when it was thousands of miles away, barely reachable by human kind. The rays were the color of a burning forest as it merged into a yellowish red. Kind of like an over-ripen mango that mom ...

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Stuck (Part 2 of Trapped)

โ€œI promiseโ€ฆ weโ€™ll escape somehow,โ€ I vowed, placing my hand against my feeble beating heart.  โ€œTonyโ€ฆ Iโ€™m worried about Abby,โ€ I managed a weak smile, ruffling Dianaโ€™s brown hair. โ€œDonโ€™t worry D, sheโ€™s a smart girlโ€ฆ sheโ€™ll manage.โ€ โ€œIf you say so,โ€ She mustered her courage to sleep against me, I felt her shiver from the cold, her hands trembling as her body vibrated. I watched Abbyโ€™s precious little sister close her eyes, her breathing evening out as she mumbled in her sleep, something I couldnโ€™t understandโ€ฆ girl things. I looked across ...

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New Year, New beginnings

Submitted to Contest #74

โ€œ10!โ€ We screamed at the top of our lungs, I almost gagged at the noise pollution weโ€™d created. Sythe winked, smiling as she showed her perfect set of teeth sheโ€™d take care of every day. I was so glad that she decided to join my family for our annual New years party. I rolled my eyes at her. She was such a show-off. We met as rivals actually. Sythe had hated my guts since she laid eyes on me, she was the most popular girl at Sunnydale middle school. She practically owned it. On the first day I bumped into her during our only shared class: Ar...

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Trapped

Submitted to Contest #74

Day 1: โ€œDonโ€™t be a pest Diana, go play with your friend,โ€ I gestured at Lily Kennels. Diana rolled her eyes at me, slumping back to Lily. โ€œDadโ€ฆ why did we need to bring them along?โ€ I made sure to speak softly. โ€œGeez Abbyโ€ฆ itโ€™s only one dayโ€ฆ canโ€™t you adjust?โ€ โ€œNo,โ€ I snapped, folding my hands. โ€œBehave,โ€ He warned. I groaned.  If only my little sister hadn't been BFFโ€™s with the sister of an annoying jerk. Tonyโ€ฆ ugh, I hated him. Ever since we were little heโ€™d tease me, steal my jacket and throw it in the boys bathroom. Iโ€™d cry, wailโ€ฆ co...

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Acceptance x 1 (Part 2)

I kissed momโ€™s wrinkled cheeks. No matter how much effort she put in going to the beauty salon and trying to ease the saggy skin it was hopeless. We all have to age one day.  โ€œBye mom, take care of yourself,โ€ I instructed. โ€œI willโ€ฆ wish youโ€™d stay for my special lunchโ€ฆ itโ€™s Christmas.โ€ โ€œAww mom, Iโ€™m deeply sorryโ€ฆ maybe next year?โ€ I countered.  She nodded, pasting a fake smile on her face just for my sake. โ€œMerry Christmas,โ€ She handed a silver box in my hands. โ€œCookies,โ€ She mouthed. โ€œThanks mom,โ€ We embraced, โ€œIโ€™ll come soonโ€ฆ sho...

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Rejection x 5 (Part 1)

Submitted to Contest #73

โ€œWhat happened all those years ago, you left me cause โ€˜it wouldnโ€™t work outโ€™, I quoted him. โ€œLookโ€ฆ Nessie.โ€ โ€œVanessa,โ€ I corrected, didnโ€™t want my ex to use my nickname heโ€™d used when we were together years ago. โ€œVanessa,โ€ He pronounced shyly, keeping his head low. โ€œIโ€™ve changed, and so have youโ€ฆ itโ€™s almost Christmasโ€ฆ why donโ€™t we make it memorable?โ€ โ€œSo am I just a toy you use whenever and throw?โ€ I questioned, flickering my honey golden eyes to stare at his blank expression. โ€œIโ€ฆโ€ โ€œStop Jared, weโ€™re doneโ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry to disappoint you but Iโ€ฆ...

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True meaning of Christmas

Submitted to Contest #73

Dear Kate, I am your aunt, you might not be aware of me but I am family. I have seen you as a child, cradled you in my bare hands as you cooed, your mother was a delightful sister to meโ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry for your loss.  We might not be familiar with each other but I want you to do a favor for me. You must have noticed a purple box. Please open it as soon as possible and take care of it for me.  Iโ€™m sure you will appreciate it more than meโ€ฆ With love, Your aunt I kept rereading the letter, looking for identifications of its sender. Who cou...

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Cookie of joy

Submitted to Contest #71

โ€œMrs. Hill, come out and play,โ€ Danny called out. โ€œDan, you mustnโ€™t disturb poor Mrs. Hill with all your silly tantrums,โ€ I scolded my little brother. โ€œAm not,โ€ He countered. โ€œAre too.โ€ I sighed, being with Dan was just making me throw a fit like a child. โ€œOh, hello there Dannyโ€ฆ and what a surprise to see you here too Taylor!โ€ Mrs. Hills welcomed us in to her rental home, making sure my pesky brother was comfortable as she would ramble about the olden daysโ€ฆ no cellphones, no computers, no technologyโ€ฆ I was feeling stultify with her small tal...

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Rivalry turns into love

Submitted to Contest #71

Oliviaโ€œCalm down Olivia, we arenโ€™t out of business... yet,โ€ My most trusted assistant Roberta assured me. She pushed a strand of her black hair off her face as she noted me, I walked back and forth, worrying make my face wrinkle with depression. โ€œCalm down, calm down?โ€ I screeched at her, Roberta was too young to understand my dilemma, I might go out of business in less than a week if I donโ€™t pay the rent for my bakery soon enough.โ€œOliviaโ€ฆโ€ She stood in front of me, blocking my way and placed her hand on my shoulder as I paused. โ€œD...

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More than a cookie

Submitted to Contest #71

โ€œMr. Film, mind if I ask what's the special occasion for baking cookies?โ€ I asked him, the smell of vanilla wavered in the air as I breathed the sweet scent in. โ€œHow many times do I tell you Mia, call me Chris and do I need a reason to bake cookies?โ€ He mockingly questioned. โ€œI suppose notโ€ฆ Mr. F- I mean Chris,โ€ I corrected, walking out from the warmth of the house, Mr. Film followed me outside. The air was rich mixed with just a hint of winter jasmine touch as cold sensation grew even colder. I shivered in unison with the wind rippling thro...

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Sweet Memories (Rachel's backstory part 2)

Submitted to Contest #71

Authorโ€™s note- This is about the relationship between Rachel and her grandma Isabella. Enjoy!!! โ€œHow do you bake chocolate chip cookies, grandma?โ€ I wondered out loud, my gran smiled, her tanned brown hair was in a tangled braid, her eyes had an old, mature style yet a childish touch to it. Her dimples appeared as she patted my back gently.  โ€œIโ€™ll show you Rachel dear, follow me,โ€ She took my hand in her own, I instantly felt warm and cozy with her. Grandma Bella always made the best chocolate chip cookies ever! Her signature recipes ...

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