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Submitted to Contest #176
Crystal didn’t know exactly how she ended up in this situation. She had been born a regular girl with an average family, but that all ended 6 years ago. Her parents had left for their Friday date night and never returned. Another driver had had a sudden stroke while driving and ended up crossing the line directly in front of my parents. The head-on collision killed the 3 people instantly. The next day Crystal was forced to pack up her things and was sent to a home for children. She was 10 years old and silent, probably still in shock from...
Submitted to Contest #175
It was a beautiful day. Honestly, Amelia would’ve preferred being anywhere but here right now raking leaves. Her family could have decided to go to an amusement park or to go hiking, but instead here they were. She understood that the community clean up was important but it was dreadfully boring. At least afterward there would be a fun picnic and bonfire. All these leaves and any fallen or dead trees would be placed in a massive pile and burned. The bonus of these being a community thing was that all of her friends were here. Amelia took a ...
Submitted to Contest #174
The TV was playing a movie they had watched a thousand times before, but unlike all those times before, I wasn’t really watching it or singing along. My eyes were focused on my closest friends, just trying to soak them all in. Cleo was laughing at something Jared had said while she was casually leaning up against Jason in the loveseat. I couldn’t tell if Jason was even paying attention to their conversation as his eyes were glued to Cleo. The two of them had taken forever to finally get together. No matter how many times Atasha or I had tri...
Submitted to Contest #68
The sunrise was so beautiful on a normal day, but from up here it seemed even better. The den sat a few feet from the cliff which surrounded one side of the lake. The waters were still dark as the rays of the rising sun had yet to hit them, but there was now enough light to make out the waterfall that hid the path up to the den and the thousands of trees filling the forest around the lake. There was some movement behind me and it didn't surprise me when I heard a soft voice say, “Wolfie? What are you doing?” I turned my head toward the smal...
Submitted to Contest #67
Emma stared out of the window of her apartment at the park. The lights were shining bright at the entrance in the dark night. This was her favorite view and she would always find herself just standing here. A soft smile lifted her lips as she looked out at the still night. Her eyes moved away from the park entrance and across the road. Her favorite cafe was clearly visible with its lights shining bright. However, just behind the cafe was a little alley which left a dark shadow across the sidewalk. A chill crept along her spine as she stared...
Submitted to Contest #65
“Now kids, remember Halloween is tomorrow and so it is important to stay inside. It is not safe for Ghosts on Halloween. Do you understand?” Mom asked Auria and her siblings. She gave this same speech every year and it was getting old, they weren’t little sprites anymore. Auria and her siblings were almost full-grown ghosts. “Do you understand me?” “Yes mother, we understand.” The young ghosts all chorused. With a nod, Mom further pressed, “Good. So that means you all won’t do what?” “We won't go outside until Halloween is over,” came the...
Submitted to Contest #64
Her eyes glanced over the spines until she found her favorite book and grabbed it. It was a fantasy book and even though she had read it a thousand times, she always found herself coming back to it. At this point, she probably didn’t even have to open it and read, she could recite it. She knew every scene by heart, from the battles with giant spiders and other monsters to the sweet romance that springs up between the main characters. Sometimes she wishes it was like that for her, but it wasn’t and here she was still waiting. Maya carried th...
Submitted to Contest #63
By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. I had wanted to come out just before sunrise, but I was a little late as the sun was already shining across the bright leaves. It made the forest look radiant and alive. Just staring at the beauty, I couldn’t help but feel at peace. This is why I came up here with Amy and Lillian. The beautiful fall reds and oranges and the fresh crisp air helped clear my mind of the stress of the semester. Amy’s family was amazing for letting us use their log cabin to get away from everything. I...
Submitted to Contest #62
The forest was a green blur as she rushed on; only the sounds of the retreating animals were left in her wake. She was somewhere between a dog and a cat, but more the size of a horse. Her white paws carried her smoothly across the ground while her long slender form seemed to glide between the trees. Two long tails fluttered as she moved with seemingly little resistance. Amelia loved running, but right now it felt more like a need. The words from the oracle had been playing on repeat all day and she just couldn’t focus on anything else...
Submitted to Contest #61
The night was beautiful and full of peace. The stars sparkled above her head as they never would in the city and the crickets filled the forest with song. Dyani sat on her mat and stared down at the open locket in her hand. A small picture showed her mother was slightly in front of her father looking up while his arms were around her and his head tilted down toward her. Even with the small picture, she saw the warmth in her mother’s eyes and the sparkle of joy in her father’s. She took in a deep breath, it had been a long time since she had...
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