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Submitted to Contest #81
“C’mon Thirty-seven, you have to see this.” I hesitate, reluctant to take his hand, “I’m not so sure, Forty-two, if the Dignitaries catch us⸺” Forty-two grins, “Of course they’ll kill us. That’s obvious, I know. I’m pretty sure everybody knows.” He entwines my fingers in his, lowering his voice, “But they won’t, I promise.” I squeeze his hand, giving a weak smile as I tried to bring sense back into my unresponsive nerves. ‘He’s your best friend, Thirty-seven, keep a clear mind.’ Forty-two wears the usual plain, beige t-shirt and sweatp...
Submitted to Contest #79
The sun vanished below the horizon as the moon rose in its place, casting a pale glow over the rooftops. A cloud of fog blanketed the streets, dimming the brilliance of the moon’s light; silhouettes of ravens soared through the dreary night, basking in the white radiance. The only disturbance within the eerie silence was the occasional call of crows and the sweet chirping of crickets. From the shadows, two teenage figures emerged. They did not speak; the only sound created being their footsteps on the pavement. One was pale in complexion, w...
Submitted to Contest #78
It was that day where I had learned several important lessons about life . . . I had maneuvered through the pedestrian traffic of the Capital, retrieved my entry pass and ID numbers from the ticket booth, raced into the modernized, warehouse-type convention center, and charged into the auditorium just in time to hear the introduction for the fabulous event. “Here in the majestic city of Washington D.C., we’ve got great lawyers, great whiners, and last but not least, great complainers! Hello, litigious plaintiffs! Accusatory prosecutor...
Submitted to Contest #76
It sucks you into an inevitable loop, but it’s a personal choice for that loop to be finite or infinite. One that is powerful but deadly. Clashing like the opposing poles of a magnet. So painful, though even more agonizing to let go. Yet it draws me in with its mesmerizing aura, like a tide pool. It is beautiful, fun even. But deep down, I know that the waves can sweep me away at any given moment. That’s just part of my idiosyncratic syndrome. For this reason, doctors have given me many monikers. Though over the years, I became known as “a ...
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