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Submitted to Contest #312
Stepping out into the summer night of Possums was an experience, whether it was pleasant or not is still up for debate. The sound of cars driving down the worn road and the occasional group of people on the sidewalk is all that's in Andre's mind as he stares at the cigarette sitting between his middle and index finger, his line of sight focusing on the glowing orange tip of the currently burning cigarette. The back door of the gas station creaked open, and another teenage boy stepped out, flashing Andre a lopsided grin, which showed a row of...
Submitted to Contest #303
If you were to ask me how I felt, I would tell you I was fine in a flat and frankly rude tone, as if you had just given me a backhanded compliment.I hate back-handed compliments; they sound petty.This is exactly how I felt when I entered the apartment complex.I feel FINE.The sound of a leaky pipe dripping somewhere in the plumbing system above, most likely causing water damage, made me feel sick. The damp hallway, filled with doors and dim lights, most of which were burned out, made me feel sick. The eviction notices on most, if not all, doo...
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