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The waiting room of Dr. Jack's office was unusually quiet that morning. The soft hum of the air conditioner and the occasional rustle of magazine pages were the only sounds that filled the space. Julia sat in one of the cushioned chairs, her hands resting on her swollen belly. She was nine months pregnant and had come in for her routine check-up.As she flipped through a parenting magazine, she felt a slight twinge in her lower abdomen. She dismissed it as just another Braxton Hicks contraction, something she had been experiencing frequently ...
Submitted to Contest #296
"You always get the double bacon," the woman said with a soft smile, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The neon sign buzzed overhead, casting a flickering pink hue over the chipped counter and cracked linoleum floor. Inside the burger joint, the air smelled like grease and late-night stories—quiet now except for the soft drone of a country song leaking from a dusty jukebox. "Habit," the man replied, his fingers wrapped around a plastic cup filled with flat cola. "Some things stick." She leaned forward, chin resting on her hand. "Habit...
Submitted to Contest #295
The first thing Nathan remembered was the blood. It was everywhere—splattered across the walls, soaking the bed, pooling beneath his fingers. It clung to his skin like ink, like tar, like something that had seeped into him and wouldn’t let go. And the body—God, the body. It lay twisted, broken, eyes wide open, staring at nothing. Staring at him.He stumbled backward, his breath coming in shallow gasps. His heart pounded so hard he thought it might burst. The room tilted, swayed, reality warping around him. It wasn’t real. It couldn’t be real....
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived a curious young boy named Oliver. He was known for his adventurous spirit and his love for uncovering hidden treasures. One sunny afternoon, while exploring the outskirts of his village, Oliver stumbled upon a narrow, overgrown path that he had never noticed before. Intrigued by the sense of mystery it evoked, he decided to follow it.The path wound through dense woods, with sunlight filtering through the canopy of leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. As...
Submitted to Contest #293
The sun was just beginning to rise over the horizon as I boarded the Sunset Limited in Houston, Texas. The train's sleek, silver exterior gleamed in the early morning light, promising an adventure that would take me across the vast landscapes of the American Southwest. I settled into my seat, feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead. I was on my way to visit my daughter in Los Angeles, and instead of flying, I had decided to take the train for the first time. I wanted to have time to myself and truly enjoy the journ...
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