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--mentions of murder and suicide --nothing too gory ! It was on the morning of her 21rd birthday that Samantha found out she had inherited a great fortune. Her father, whom she never met, bequeathed her a large sum of money, a few properties, and his painting collection. Samantha still lived with her family, including her mom, stepdad, and three half-siblings. They weren’t rich, but well-off enough. In fact, Samantha grew up to be a bit spoiled. However, she was a dutiful kid. That morning there was a ring at the door, one of the twins, Albe...
Submitted to Contest #235
****1) I hope you enjoy this twisted tale! 2) It starts slow but then...3)I tried my best to NOT make it too gory, so don't worry - it won't turn your stomach****"Run, rabbit, run," that's what I say every time I start chasing them. It’s a race between predator and prey. It’s a game I have perfected over the years, but it was here where it all started. It happened ten years ago, and even though I have had many other experiences since then, this is one of my fondest memories. Today I had some news that made me relive the whole event, in my he...
Submitted to Contest #231
**This is not a story of redemption but of revenge. The main character is unreliable - you need to read the story to understand what I mean. Some passages imply sexual violence but it is never said outright.**I hate anybody who gets hung on their traumas, they’re weak, they are pathetic. They are the vermin that need to be exterminated. And it’s always the same people, have you noticed? And they can’t help but drag it on, from generation to generation. To make matters worse, these people are the ones multiplying like rabbits. Maybe my kind i...
Submitted to Contest #229
Clarissa remembered the first time she saw him, five years ago, it was not in person. She was looking at some pictures her friend Amanda had posted on Instagram. She had never been an enthusiastic surfer but remembered those mini trips around Vancouver Island all too well. They were often followed by drinks, music, and talks. Clarissa had left Victoria, BC to go study Finances at the University of Toronto. She truly believed that would fulfill her ambitions. Now, she missed her friend group and wanted to know every new face in the pictures, ...
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