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Submitted to Contest #264
"Wearing white to a wedding. That's scandalous."I stood behind the bride as she trembled through her written vows to her husband-to-be. The silk gown rippled over my skin like the surface of the beach behind us as I stood there, shoes planted on her long train she ignored. Of course I had to go for the veil too. The lace edges were immaculately crafted and far too ornate to leave gathering dust in a cupboard. All eyes were on me. I revelled in the attention, soaking it in alongside the warm sun and cool, salty air.Flowers were ever...
Submitted to Contest #263
There were people like us, and then there were people like her.She was their so-called 'hero'. She came in to save the day. Looked good in the media too.Everyone loved a pretty endorsement. They gave her a stupid name too; Beacon, I think it was? Their 'shining light'. Well, the light only shines so bright when it's illuminated by big spotlights and cameras. I saw plenty of times when it flickered in the shadows, almost faltering. Beacon.I snorted at how patriotic it all was. And here she was, drinking in the stars b...
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