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Submitted to Contest #22
It was the time of year that Jess hated-Rachel’s annual New Years Eve party. Rachel was Jess’ best friend, but she didn’t particularly like to be reminded that another year had passed of her being single. Jess was happy-she had a decent paying job at the bank, a close group of friends that she had since freshman year of high school, and a loving mom-she just wished she had someone to experience this mediocre life with. As she lay in her bed staring up at her ceiling, her phone started buzzing. Jess let out an exaggerated sigh and reached for...
Submitted to Contest #21
It was Christmas Eve night, and Simon sat down in his old leather chair. The chair had been in his family for over forty years, and he felt comforted every time he rested on it. This Christmas season, he needed the extra comfort, as he felt that this would be his last Christmas as the owner of the Deep Wood Inn. Just like the chair, the inn had been in the family for over forty years. It used to be an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city about 50 miles north, but now had seemed to lose its charm to people. Travelers seemed to be mor...
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