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Louanne Ewald

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The Wish

Submitted to Contest #73

The forest was beautiful for this Christmas Eve. Evergreens were frosted with new snow and bare branches sparkled with a thin layer of ice. Ariruth, decorating her front door, heard muted rustles of creatures foraging in the leaves and whispers of birds fluttering from tree to tree. Her preparations for the Wish party were almost finished. She continued the annual celebration just as her dear, departed parents had taught her. The tradition began centuries ago when a Fairy king desired a distinctive Christmas Eve celebration for his subject...

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Midnight Decision

Submitted to Contest #65

“Are you Adelaine?” My eyelids quiver as I attempt to open them. One eye opens, but there’s nothing to see other than a heavy mist. The voice speaks again. “You must be Adelaine. I was told you were on your way.” With both eyes open I stare into the fog. I twist right and left, but see no one. “Look up.” Above the mist is a translucent f...

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A Memorable Wish

Submitted to Contest #62

Buzz – Buzz – Twenty-five-year old Nova jumped out of bed and shut off the alarm. Frowning at her dry mouth and mild headache, she didn’t lose her enthusiasm for the day ahead. However, she couldn’t remember what had been planned for today. Looking around the bedroom, she spotted a notepad on the dresser. Below the monogrammed N on the top sheet was written Saturday - Call Henry, pick up Taffy, shop for a dress. Who were Henry and Taffy? Maybe a shower would wake her up. When she stepped out of the show...

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Blue Ribbon

Submitted to Contest #57

BLUE RIBBON “Dorie, how’s your pie recipe coming along? Only three weeks until the county fair. No pressure, but since 1934 each generation of Gladfelter women has won a county fair blue ribbon for Shoofly pie. Now it’s your turn. The judges expect a perfect pie, crust and filling. They also enjoy trying to identify the secret ingredient that’s a tradition in our family. Have you decided what you’ll add?” Dorie deleted the message fro...

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