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Submitted to Contest #97
I yawn. Somewhere between the boisterous music and the haze in my brain, I realize we’ve been here way too late. How did that happen? Eh. It’s fine. It can’t be that late really, can it? I’ve been waiting a long time to get one more song in on karaoke before we head home for the night. But the outdoor patio of the bar has become super crowded with people. Some are so inebriated they can’t walk out on their own. I had hoped to hear that young lady sing again, too. She’s a pretty girl with a pretty...
An...interesting window adorns my boyfriend’s house. He bought the house when his parents passed on to the summerland. So, all his siblings got money; he got the house. You know, one of those deals. Originally, the house belonged to his great-great-grandparents. It’s been passed down through the line. Always one of the male children takes it over from the parents. Except for one time. The name Lilly comes up in whispers. But if I ask, or they notice me listening, they shut up. I assume from...
Submitted to Contest #96
She didn’t ever think she’d see the floor in this room again. But, low and behold, there it is. Rebecca DuMaul had forgotten what color it was. Blue speckled. It’s taken her months to dig her way to the bottom. Months. Cal was never organized. She fought some to try to change that. Some. But that was a no-win battle. It’s not like Becky was ever organized. How could she ever expect him to be any different. So much clutter remains in piles and boxes and tubs. Stic...
Submitted to Contest #93
“Wanna go to the Cave this weekend?” I’m instantly irritated. Bob’s old hang out. We haven’t gone even once since we started dating. You know how it goes. Covid plague shut the world down. Life got crazy busy. He hasn't been wanting to go back out to bars, because he has to have a pool table to play on when he goes out. They kept the pool tables off limits for months after opening the bars back up. “Sure” They have karaoke. I do enjoy me some karaoke. Friday rolls around. Albert c...
“Albert! What ya doin’ Friday?” “Oh, I ain’t doin’ nothin’. What you got in mind?” Lol. “I’m going to Lenny’s” “Oh, yea, I’ll go to Lenny’s. I ain’t got nothin’ goin’ on, like I said.” I bristle. Blankin’ Lenny’s We haven’t gone back there since ‘that night.’ I’m irritated. Not just because of what took place the last time we were there, but Bob didn’t include me or discuss it with me. Just decided, and made it official by inviting Albert. He’s more than a bit lucky he hangs with Albert. Albe...
Submitted to Contest #92
Thump, thump, thump. Thump, thump-thump. Shit. What time is it? Was Bob supposed to pick up the kids? No...they wouldn’t be knocking at the door, they’d be calling. Did something happen on their way home from work? Thump thump thump. The blankets have me, the bed’s high, I’m disoriented. I practically fall getting out. Thump, thu-thump. Bob stirs. I shake my head to wake it and glance at my attire. Good ‘nough. I trudge-stumble to the door. Trying not to think abou...
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