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Submitted to Contest #313
The thick, candied, warm liquid dripped into her open mouth and rolled across her tongue, gently massaging her tastebuds.Her lips still parted, a sea of small, slivered, rugged pieces poured in right after—signaling her teeth as they crunched down on them carefully.“How is it?” Ethan asked as he pulled away the large sterling-silver spoon.“Amazing. As always.” Meri leaned back in her chair.“You’re just saying that...”“I’m never just saying that.”“Well, thank you." Ethan sat back down across from her. He slightly leaned in, grinning. “I appre...
“Police, fire, or medical?”“Help."“Police, fire, or medical?”“N—no. I need… Help.”“Sir, I’m sorry, but you have to be more specific with what you're asking. Are you calling to report a crime?”“No.”“A fire?”“No.”“A medical emergency or event?…Hello?”“Yeah, yeah, I’m here. I’m c—I’m calling because I need h--elp.”“Sir, what kinda help? Is it a medical emergency?”“Ye—N---I don’t know...”“Sir, what’s your name?”“Thomas Phillips.”“Address?”“214 East Way Drive. A—Are you gonna send someone?”“I will once I know what kinda help you need, so again, i...
Submitted to Contest #312
“How much longer is it until we get there?”“Oh I don’t know… Two… Three hours, perhaps?”“Two to three hours?!?!?”“Yep.”“Do we have to do this?!?”“I mean no, we don’t have to. But I wanted to.”“But why?”“I haven’t done it since I was a kid…”“And now I see why!” “Mom?”“Yes, Kaden?”“What was it like when you were a kid?”“Ha ha… What makes you ask that?”“Oh I don’t know. I’m just curious. It seems like you mention it a lot. You’ll say things like, ‘I haven’t done that since I was a kid…’ ‘I wish things were like they used to be…’ ‘Back in the ol...
“And we're back.So, Mr. Sanchez, what would you say are the key components of your platform?” “Well, I am running on the goals of universal healthcare, a free education system for all, a fairer justice system, and a stronger economy. I believe if we strengthen these areas in our lives, we will greatly strengthen everyone's overall quality of life.” “Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. And you, Mr. Miller? What are the main components that you’re running on?” “Beer.” “Umm.. I’m sorry?” “Beer. Better, cheaper bear for everybody because it really takes the...
Submitted to Contest #310
“Happy Birthday, son.”“Thanks, Dad,” Jaden answered as he walked in the door and over to Jasper as he came downstairs.They slapped their hands into a loose handshake, and Jasper pulled his son in for a loving embrace.“This is a big one!” he yelled back and walked into the kitchen. “You’re a grown man now!”Jaden slightly blushed. “Yeeah, yeah, I know. I guess I’ll need to find a real job soon.”“Yeah, that and a few other things,” said his dad.Trying to compete with their conversation, several other voices spoke a few notches above Mute from t...
Submitted to Contest #309
Dear Ama,I miss you. When will you come to visit again?Mommy said this is the best way to reach you, so I can tell you that, so I hope you get it and answer me back.Or even better, come visit!I haven’t been to our favorite place, Cherries, in a long, long time—Mommy won’t take me. And I miss the two scoops of strawberry and vanilla with rainbow sprinkles on top we always get.Ama, where have you been? What have you been up to?I have been okay. Mostly going to school and playing with my friends.But Ama, I need your help. Rupert is missing!!He ...
As Lynette paced across the public square, a certain sight stopped her in her tracks.Her eyes narrowed, peering at a face, as dozens of strangers walked around her, headed in various directions.Most in her wanted to keep moving forward—after all, she had a lot to get done on her To Do list today and not a lot of time left to do it! But she also couldn’t shake this face’s weird attraction. As the woman stood there, Lynette thought she looked so familiar, but she just couldn’t place where or how she knew her.Lynette looked away for a moment, a...
Submitted to Contest #308
A symphony of upbeat harmony could be heard for miles. Rainbow streams shot out into the bright, summer sky and onto the rich, green grass.Energetic activity and an air of great jovial light, greater than the enormous yellow sun, permeated.Tens of thousands had come out, and half danced in the wide, open fields, while others bounced from vendor to vendor, performed, or watched others perform. “Hello, everyone,” a voice suddenly boomed from the stage. “Are you having a good time?!”“YES!!!” the crowd resounded.“I’m sorry, I don’t think I hear ...
Submitted to Contest #307
“Yay. Yay. Yay. Yay. Yay. Yay. …..Nay.” Angela placed the slips neatly back in the white, silk box. “Oh, come on!!” said Ralph, exasperated. “I just can’t do it!!” exclaimed Bernie. “But why not!?” asked Ralph. “I just don’t think we should be so quick to greenlight something like this just yet!” “We’ll only get this one shot, Bernie,” said Sam. “Once this moment’s passed, who knows when he'll think about doing it again!” “Well, I still think we shouldn’t be so quick to just...agree to it.” “Bernie. Let’s just face it. They’ve screwed up,” s...
Submitted to Contest #306
To: Mr. ClucksCC: Mr. Moo; Ms. Honk; Mr. Gruff;Subject: A Friendly Little Reminder Good morning, Mr. Clucks :) I hope this message finds you and your day doing very well. I just wanted to reach out to let you know, you sing such a beautiful song—I really admire it. It’s strong, rich in tone—melodic, even. It’s just… Might it be possible for you to not sing every morning? Maybe just a few mornings a week? See, me and a few others are still waking up, trying to get the day going, and the sudden…sound…just proves to be a little jarring sometime...
CW: Contains sensitive language related to violence, including towards children. Hi-high, my treasured cohort,We are here today to celebrate the 2025 graduating class of Purgatorial University, a.k.a. the beloved “In-Between,” as we finally get to descend to the great, righteous place they call…Heaven.It's been a long, long, long time coming.We've gone through many ups and downs in this place—mostly downs, but nonetheless.We’re here.After many tests, many trials, and many tribulations in this God…-blessed…place.I'm so happy to finally be her...
Submitted to Contest #305
The familiar comforting warmth surrounds, as the relentless beams of my own personal sun taunt me to come closer—as it always does. As I always love. I gently close my eyes, blissfully lingering in its warm brightness from a safe distance, feeling its rays pierce through me just enough, enriching me with unmatchable energy, as its magnetic force keeps trying to lure me nearer. A calm grin gradually lifts my lips towards the night’s sky. For several straight minutes, I bask in this warmth, now appreciating it even more fully with only the fee...
Submitted to Contest #303
Dear Myra,Ok, so let me start off by saying, I know this is going to sound very strange. Like, very strange… but please. Hear me out.No, this isn’t spam. It isn’t a solicitation e-mail. This is a real person reaching out to you. You don’t know me… Well, but then, you kind of do.Kind of.But not really.Ok.So.I’m you.Umm ok, maybe I should’ve held off on that part until a little further down, but then you might’ve clicked off, in thinking it might be spam or a solicitation!!But yeah, it’s true. I am you.You in another…Universe? Dimension? Multi...
Submitted to Contest #302
JP: Contains sensitive themes, serious illness, familial distress, and spiritual reflection.Beep.Beep.Beep.The thin green line shot up in multiple, steady little diagonals against the black screen beside the bed.Chris’s red-veined eyes, atop thin streams of dried salt, slowly opened and settled on it.A light blanket draped across him—must’ve been an orderly, he figured.He didn’t even know when he’d fallen asleep. Or for how long.Beep.Beep.Beep.Big, bright, rainbow-colored balloons awkwardly hang a few inches from the ceiling—slightly saggy f...
Submitted to Contest #301
That freaking light.If it weren’t for it, I wouldn’t be getting here late this morning. And my third day on the job, no less. Sigh.Will this freaking elevator hurry up?Good. So far, no one from my department. Maybe I can squeeze in unseen.Sigh, finally.And good, only me getting on. Hope it stays that way.Second…Thir--- Wait, it’s stopping on the third floor.Oh, must’ve been someone who changed their mind and took the stairs.Alright, alright—just four more to go. Come on, seventh floor. Come on, seventh floor!Fourth…Fifth……Sixt—wait, why is i...
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