Milan Rafaelov

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“A Friends Gift ” by Milan Rafaelov

Submitted to Contest #202

Throughout the humid night, pearls of sweat formed on my forehead as I lay in bed, clad only in boxers and a damp towel wrapped around me. Panting like a dog, I struggled to find comfort in my restless sleep. The morning slowly unfolded, and as the blueness of dawn brightened, a young lamb’s cry pierced through the warm air. A familiar sound I encountered every morning. Tending to the lamb was one of my daily chores and like a ritual, her bleating greets me every day. My parents warned me about naming the sheep but I needed something to call...

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Hi, I'm a journalism major with a background in creative writing. In the upcoming fall semester, I will be taking on the position of Editor in chief in my college's newsroom. I want a way to refine my writing skills over the summer and stay sharp. Competing for cash prizes could be a great incentive to do just that. So I'm here, looking for a challenge and working on being a better writer.