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Submitted to Contest #137
“What do you think is in here?”      Philip asked knee-deep in curiosity and sewage. His head swiveled over to look at Peri, shining his flashlight directly into their eyes. Shutting them swiftly, Peri shrugged. “Something no one wants us to find.” Emily laughed and quickly flew her hand up to her chest pocket on her flannel coat. “Too late!” She shouted, her freckles bouncing around on her face.      A small stitched horse seemed to be shouting its disagreement as she dug around ...
Submitted to Contest #136
CHOOSING DAY, Thursday 1,876th I stared up at the shining golden pedestal with longing in my eyes. Markie stood proudly on top of it, their eyes shining brightly. A smile on their face as they stared out into the crowd, laughing as everyone cheered for them. Their pink hair catching the sun, making it seem like the angels were taking Markie away to be one of their own. Now that Markie had been chosen they would be taken to the chapel and be officially crowned. Unfortunately no one from these Outercities ever got to watch the crowning. Hailey...
   I stared out my window in the house. I had grown up here, surrounded by my sisters. I smiled softly as memories took over me. Just like that I was running around with Erin again, laughing as we spread ash around the field. The sun tipping its hat as it continued on through it’s journey. Unbeknownst to me tears began to drift down my cheek. Erin had been a wonderful matriarch, better yet, she had been a brilliant wife. We always woke up early together, entwined in each others arms and watched the sun rise while we drank tea....
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