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Submitted to Contest #42
Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very rich and had only the best of the best of everything. She had blonde curly hair that looked like it belonged to a princess, and she had very beautiful dresses on all the time. Her jewelry glittered and sparkled even when there was no sun. Every time she even looked at something, her parents would gift it to her. She was spoiled to the core, but she was still sweet and considerate to everyone. But upon closer observation, you couldn’t help but stare; but not because of her wealt...
“Please…please stop.” The little boy was a mess. His bruises on his face light up like a neon sign, and his bottom lip quivers. He makes pathetic hiccuping sounds that echo louder in my ears than they should. He looked so helpless, so alone, so…vulnerable. But I know what’s really inside of him. And he’s not going to get away from me this time. I bend down and whisper in his ear, “If only mom and dad were here to stop me this time.” I sink my knife into his chest and he slumps to the floor, his head making a sickening thunk! against th...
Submitted to Contest #39
 I never quite noticed how lovely the morning sky was with her delicate stars, every single one caressing my tired face and kissing my lips.They have always been there for me, always off in the distance. Following. Watching. Protecting.Red and orange leaves swirl around me, softly teasing my skin. Colors shimmer in the sunlight, glinting as if a thousand brilliant gems were adhered to the tree branches. They host a private, bewitching dance in the gentle breeze; Mother Nature’s crowned jewels, a treat just for me.Children laughing and s...
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