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Submitted to Contest #307
(Sensitive Content: ritualistic death, blood) The ceremony is about to begin, and I’m not the least bit afraid. Above me, the full moon provides its ever comforting glow. Don’t worry, I think, we shall pay you back soon enough. She has guided us all this way, after all. Around me, my friends and family begin to sing a familiar song, and it’s very difficult to not sing along, but I control my tongue so as to not ruin the ceremony. The sweet, haunting melody fills my ears, and from there, peace runs down my throat, lining my lungs, and pools i...
Submitted to Contest #305
The click of the lock turning into place signals the end of the day. The wind blows warm, but not yet humid. The sun sets lazily beyond the clouds, a deep yet vibrant red fills the sky as it departs from the day. It’s a beautiful May evening. I’m barely aware of it as I remove the key from the door and head to my car. I fumble with the key before trying to click the button. My thumb slides off it before I push it in all the way. Sighing, I look down at it and click it again, making sure this time. The car unlocks, I get in, and thus begins t...
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