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Submitted to Contest #241
Jumping into the big pile of autumn leaves, Ryan felt like a child again. The smell of the damp earth and pinecones lingering in the air surrounded him as he got buried into the colorful piles, and it was enough to evoke the sense of nostalgia and make Ryan reflect. He stood up and stepped out of the pile, dusting himself off from the speckles of dirt that the leaves left on his clothing. "You just couldn't help yourself, hm?" At the sound of his twin's voice, Ryan turned to look at his own reflection. The freckles on his twin's face were bu...
Submitted to Contest #239
Jericka didn't notice the slow disappearance of colors on the rug as she cried. This spot had always been a source of comfort, absorbing her tears and offering solace. The soft touch of the rug under her feet never failed to bring her comfort. Its bright colors had the ability to brighten the room, even when there was no light. Jericka's grandmother dedicated herself to hand stitching this exquisite rug, making it a heartfelt housewarming present. She had prayed over it and allowed it to become imbued with the love and warmth of her intenti...
Submitted to Contest #232
She contemplated going back to sleep. She should have. The smell of something burning is what made her toss the covers back and hop out of the bed. “Mom?” Someone was cooking. Her dad didn’t cook, so it had to be her mom. As the smell of smoke became stronger, she lowered her mouth into the crook of her elbow and coughed up a lung. As she rounded the corner, the unmistakable cloud of smoke wafted up from the kitchen. Waving smoke out of the way, she went to see what it possibly could be, and she was greeted with a pan on th...
Submitted to Contest #221
“Your time is up, Mr. Kyle.” Pursing his lips at the security guard, Jason Kyle held up one finger in a ‘one minute’ gesture as he got ready to end his phone call with his girlfriend. “They’re telling me that my time is up. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so much, and I love you.” Ann Marie sighed a little on the other line. “I love you too, and don’t worry about me, okay? I’m fine here.” Jason rubbed the center of his chest gently; his heart felt like it was trying to push its way out of his ribcage. He didn’t like this at all....
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