Lenai Despins

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“A Countdown To Remember” by Lenai Despins

Submitted to Contest #22

Ten minutes and it will all be over. The decade, but also my life. I watch him out of the corner of my eye. His face holds the same familiar features, but somehow it’s changed – morphed by his expression into something more terrifying than the weapon he’s clutching. His eyes are wild as they focus on sharpening the knife in his hands. The laughter they once held has shriveled dry and hard. His skin is sallow; a foreshadow of what mine will become. Nine minutes ‘til midnight. Pins and needles prick my hands. The rope that’s bound th...

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Greetings, seekers and makers of stories. I'm a Canadian author currently residing in Brisbane, Australia. I cover all genres in my writing (mainly because I can't choose a favorite) and my YA mystery novel Black Leaf Fall is currently available on amazon. If you like (or hate) my work, please let me know. All feedback is welcome:) Happy reading & writing all.