Gisela Sedlmayer

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“The Phoenix” by Gisela Sedlmayer

Submitted to Contest #138

Lying semiconscious on my bed, I whispered, ‘Phoenix?’ I lifted one arm and stroked the air. But since there was nothing, only emptiness, my arm fell back on my bed. I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling as the sun’s rays penetrated through the window. Was that a dream, or was it reality? It was so, yes, so real. I saw everything so clearly. Not like I would dream it. I know I just said ‘phoenix’. So, what was it? Suddenly a weird, scratchy noise, like talons scratching over a wooden floor, had me look around, wondering … ‘Sorry, I am. ...

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