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I took my usual walk at nine am. I thoroughly enjoy this alone time. The weather has been so mild for this time of year and I intend to take full advantage of it. I inhale deeply. Fall is my absolute favorite season. Its not too hot and not too cold but just perfect. Everything is so vibrant all around me. I just take it all in. In just a few short weeks the trees will be bare and winter will have its hold on us.I make my way down Lexington and then turn right on Concord. The grass is still damp with morning dew. A woman pushing an umbrella ...
Submitted to Contest #113
Luke shot straight up in his bed. He head and neck were drenched with sweat. He tried to adjust his eyes in the darkness of the room.Mia woke up to his heavy breathing. Luke faced her now."Baby what is it? Another nightmare?""This was the worst nightmare yet."Mia moved closer to his side of the bed. She took his hand .Gave it a gentle squeeze then laid her thick head of curls against her husbands arm. His breathing returned to normal."Baby, its alright. It wasn't real. Do you want to talk about it?""No, I just want to forget it."Luke leaned ...
Submitted to Contest #104
I so deserve this time alone. I never have a moment to myself. I work five long days and I'm utterly exhausted when I return home. My job itself is easy I've been doing it for years but its the mental anguish of retail that'll get to anybody. The constant whining and complaining from the average customer. How I wish just once I could look at one of them and say. "Quit your bitching your already getting the damn shoes at half price." Or I would like to say. "You know the freaking coupon expired. So stop saying you had no idea. You just want s...
Submitted to Contest #97
They say eyes are the windows to your soul.I couldn't sleep. Which was nothing new.I tossed off my comforter,sank my cold feet into my fuzzy slippersand made my way to my window.The glass feels icy cold to the touch.Normally I lean against it.Because I like it so much.I have an amazing view up here where I am.Like my own private window of the world.The buildings are still aglow, there's a thin layer of snow.The sky is clear. Not even a star out tonight.Its unusually quiet this late.I stand there and wait for cars to pass by.I love the hummin...
Submitted to Contest #93
"Lucy, Lucy! Where are you?" I screamed until my vocal chords were raw. Time has stood still since I saw you last. My throat is hoarse from screaming your name. A gigantic crowd of onlookers has gathered around me.Its already been five minutes.This isn't real. I know this isn't real. You'll come barreling into one of us at any moment. Then I will feel foolish for having caused all this chaos. The police and K9s have arrived on the scene. My ears start to ring as the adrenaline courses through my veins. The smell of buttered popcorn and sweet...
Submitted to Contest #91
Sara hated cleaning. So much so she avoided it like the plague. What part of it was fun? None. Sara was far too busy. She had two jobs, volunteered at the animal shelter and took online classes. At twenty four she wanted to spread her wings and live life. Ellie (her roommate) was the complete opposite. To say Ellie was a neat freak was under statement. The girl folded everything. She emptied the cast's litterbox daily, always made her bed and never left a dish in the sink. Ellie never seemed to mind that Sara was messy. Sure she made remarks...
Submitted to Contest #86
They greet you at the local café. They are the first things you notice as you enter your supermarket. Their beautiful hues of fuchsia, violet, orange, gold and emerald greens await you before you make it to the check out line. This is exactly what you needed on this cool and windy first day of spring. They smell just as amazing as they look. You breathe in their fragrant scent and try to chose just one. But each one is lovelier than the next. You have made your decision. You reach down and lift two bundles from the green plastic cones in whi...
Submitted to Contest #83
I never saw this trip as anything more than a chance to catch up and reconnect with my younger sister. But what I didn't realize was a complete stranger would change my life in ways I had yet to realize. *** I'm beyond tired. Utterly exhausted is how I would describe my current state of mind. I just want to get off the highway before I fall asleep behind the wheel. After an excruciatingly long drive all I want is a hot shower and a nice warm bed. I'm excited to be here in Virginia. Its been six months and I really miss my sister. I think thi...
Submitted to Contest #81
We need this time to connect again. I have to believe that if we get away from our responsibilities it'll be just what our marriage needs. Kevin rented this cabin on his own and its perfect. The view of the lake is magnificent and I'm settled on a white wicker bench on the back porch taking it all in. Two whole days for us to do nothing. No laundry, no dishes and hopefully no cooking. I drink red wine and I wait for him to emerge from the shower. I keep hoping this will work. I was against therapy for our marriage, but this trip was our doct...
Submitted to Contest #79
He did it again. Showed up to another family affair loaded off pills and booze. My parents were mortified, my sister cried and I had all I could do not to knock him out right in front of everyone. How much more of this am I suppose to take? I have had it with my brother. He just cant seem to stay out of trouble. Its drawn to him like a magnet or is it the other way around? I just cant tell anymore. This was supposed to be a glorious day. After all a wedding is about two lives joining as one. My sister Emma was head over heels in love with ...
Submitted to Contest #75
It was just another Tuesday. Nothing to do, no where to be, just stay here and leave it alone. Hard to feel anything but confused. No name, no memories, no friends (if they do exist) no past. Someone must be looking for me. Everyone belongs to someone don't they? I stare out the window. Its a beautiful day. The leaves are many brilliant shades of reds, orange and yellows. Its the type of day when people long to be outside. The perfect day to sit and watch the leaves drifting off the trees or to take a brisk walk before the winter comes to st...
Submitted to Contest #72
"Earth to Henry." Marion cut into my thoughts. She waved her hand in front of my face. I clearly was someplace else. I blinked a few times and returned to the moment. I caught the look she was giving me. "What? So I had to think, you never just do that?" She smiled at me. I smiled right back. "Sure I guess sometimes, there's never a dull moment with you. More coffee?" She inquired. "Yes, please. I think I'm going to need it today. Did you cancel my ten thirty?" Marion was already at the door, she faced me. "I took care of it already. Try and...
Submitted to Contest #71
Abby emerged from the warmth of her SUV and hustled across the sidewalk to the Sweet Shop bakery. The door was heavy and icy cold to the touch. Abby struggled to hang on to the handle against the fierce wind. Once inside the bakery her nose was met with the most intoxicating scents. Everything from sugary donuts to fresh baked breads. Each one smelt better than next. Abby stepped toward the glass display cases. The aroma was heavenly. A tall slender girl appeared from the back room holding a long metal tray full of gigantic cookies. She wor...
Submitted to Contest #67
I know what I saw. It had happened it wasn't a dream. Maybe I always should have suspected this.They had always been strange people. I still remember the day that the movers arrived. I had been writing in my office and the squeal of the brakes had prompted me to look out the front window. Nothing unusual at first. A sea of different faces hauling the contents of the two large trucks into the house across the street. I sighed loudly. I felt relieved that at last the place would no longer sit empty. It was much later in the day, I had started ...
Submitted to Contest #47
The letter was unexpected. It sat at the bottom of the enormous pile of mail you stood sifting through.The bright red envelope was hard to miss.You turned it over in your hands and read the return address. You froze in place. You clearly didn't expect this today.Then you remove it along with the rest of the contents from your mailbox. The return trip up the driveway all that you could think of was why it had arrived and what did it say. After setting the pile on top of the granite counter in your kitchen, you retrieve the red envelope and br...
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