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Emily Marshall

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Beldam Unfinished

Submitted to Contest #275

Out beneath my feet leaves lay scattered on the ground. Their crispy brown edges curling up like cold toes. A plump purple face steps into my line of sight. Even in my last moments they can’t allow me something nice. ‘The accused is allowed a final statement.’ The purple face speaks, spit flying.  The crowd stares at me, expectant. Oh gosh, what pressure. I’d never put much thought into what my last words would be. Why would I? I didn’t expect to ever be swinging from a giant tree. It should be punchy, meaningful. Something th...

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