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Submitted to Contest #63
The Fire of Miss MoffatBy the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. A steady stream of burnt oranges and fiery reds; just the ticket to brighten my mood.I reflected on my sleepy surroundings. It must have been where Sleepford got its name with endless rows of trees enclosing the town, only there was a clearing where the branches were thinner, showing the pale patterned bark of the branches.I paused to take a peek at my reflection in a puddle amongst the leaves. I am still sixteen year old Will Kahn. I still have deep olive skin, s...
Submitted to Contest #59
This is my take on fantasy. The Giant PlumBored school girl Susan Potter watched the rain pour down relentlessly from her bedroom window as it battered against the glass; it was the weekend and there was nothing to do. She pivoted around the room in hopes of finding some amusement."If only it would stop", she was about to say when it happened; a giant plum appeared in her hand, sugar crystallized it.Susan Potter looked at the giant plum in her hands and felt delighted because it signified a change.She walked over to the window agai...
Submitted to Contest #57
Spindle's Will Mr Barnes, the stiff collared solicitor held the sheet of paper up to the light and read out loud the words it contained. Mr Spindle listened as best he could in the grips of death, smiling to himself as he thought of the family all coming together to hear the new will read after he was six-foot under. He wouldn't have bothered to change it if it weren't for that upstart family of his who had a sudden hampering for his attention; his cousin was the first to get in touch. "I want to see you, cousin, that's all," h...
Submitted to Contest #56
The Elevator Guy 1925 "This way, Madam," the hotel porter told Lucy as he collected her luggage from the lobby. Lucy took one last glance around the snazzy hotel reception area and followed him towards the elevator. The elevator operator stood to one side and flashed her a warm smile, showing pearly white teeth. He looked handsome in his red uniform, complete with flat cap settled upon his fair hair. "Second floor, please," the porter said and the elevator guy silently complied. ...
Submitted to Contest #55
The cottage was closing in on Kathleen. Its four walls surrounded her like a prison. Then she was stepping out of the door, teetering on the edge of a great precipice. She was sinking under the veil of water. Lotte was calling to her from a distance, but she found herself unable to answer. She could picture it all so vividly. Right there in front of her was the great mystery of her life. Kathleen awoke quite suddenly, trembling and drenched in a cold sweat. She threw off the covers and tore herself from the bed and the dream that ...
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