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Submitted to Contest #73
I would start this off with once upon a time however my story is very unpredictable. I mean this was the weirdest situation I have ever been in since I was born. Anyway, my name is Opal and I'm twenty four. I live in a big family house with many animals including my dog who's a bit let's just say extraordinary. For Christmas all I ever wanted was a pet bird but weirdly this type of bird she stood out to me the most. I remember waking up to the sounds of a clucking noise on Christmas morning thinking to myself, it can't be a chicken tha...
I sat for hours thinking of what to say when he came home. The clock behind me ticking fiercely as I waited urgently leaning against the wall. As five o clock struck I heard the keys rattle against the creaking door my heart beat so aggressively into my chest like I knew if he said one word or spoke one lie I would just lose myself. I heard him call "Lil, you home?" as I stayed pressed against the wall. My eyes filling with every intention not to cry. I stayed there a while before he opened the door to our living room. "Why didn't you call b...
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