Listy H

“Devil's Fire” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #260

An air of quiet worry lingered over the town, and a small group had gathered in the square to discuss the latest news out of Salem. "They hanged five," one of the men told Howard Hix as he approached. "Five less witches to plague us here on Earth," Hix replied, ushering his daughter Deliverance towards the Putnams' storefront while he stopped to talk. She glanced back at him and frowned, then stomped up the rickety steps. She was a strong girl on the verge of womanhood, her face framed by hair so dark it was nearly black. Her eyes were calle...

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“Too High Too Fast” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #218

It began as a vibration, which became a rattle. Loose objects clattered to the floor. "What is it?" she asked, sliding her fingers against the dirty touch screen. "A panel is loose on the hull," said Arlo, snapping switches. "Is it important?" asked Nathan from behind them. "I'd say so." She was on her feet then, tripping over a helmet and slipping on a pencil as she stumbled towards the cargo bay. "Then someone has to screw it down." Nathan followed her, panic in his voice. "Are you nuts? We're almost to entry! Once you go out you...

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“Dihydrogen Monoxide” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #210

"Dihydrogen monoxide?"Zane reached for his refreshment cartridge. "The entire planet. Well, almost. Huge oceans of it.""And the inhabitants live in the oceans?""Inhabitants?" Zane turned to look at his friend in the dim light of the relaxation center. "You have never seen a planet inhabited like this one. Oceans, land masses, atmosphere...everywhere!" he waved his tentacle around his head. "Billions of inhabitants. Animal and vegetation. And get this. The planet tilts--""Vegetation?""Everywhere. Photosynthetic. So with their yellow star, tha...

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“The Bear and the Fox” by Listy H

Lily stormed through the door and threw her bag upon the table. "It's not fair! I was only trying to help!" "What happened?" asked Grandmama. "Remember how Jen was so nice and helped me with that homework I forgot? Well, today was clean up day so I decided I would clean her tote too, so she wouldn't have to, and I accidentally threw out her favorite pencil. I didn't even see it! I promised to get her another one just like it, but she was sad and the other kids are saying I did it on purpose! I didn't! I swear! I was just repaying a favor...

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“Lucky” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #187

If I knew what it was, I would say so, and deal with it accordingly, wouldn't I? Tooth and bone, he's stupid. Lovely, but stupid. He asks me if it's an antelope and I tell him with absolute certainty that it is not an antelope.  He is lucky he gives us gorgeous cubs, is all I'm saying. It is finally sunny after days of rain, and the paths are already starting to dry and the sky is clear. It is promising to be a beautiful day, and my little sisters and daughters and I were planning on hunting some actual antelope later on, but now ...

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