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Submitted to Contest #212
Surveying her home, her personal domain, Robin exhaled a delighted breath. Everything was as it should be. Jimmy, her devoted and loving husband, was at work, providing a plentiful income for her family. Her children were engrossed with their studies at school, looking forward to tonight’s share time. Because on Friday night, the child with the week’s best learned fact picked the Friday Night Movie. Their sincere desire to learn continued to impressed the teachers. Groceries have been purchased and stored. Dishes washed and put away. The lau...
Submitted to Contest #123
“Now, Remember Cassie, it can become a little strange inside beyond this door.” “Kay.” Swaying from heel to toe and back, the little girl waited for her older brother to open the door. He had been telling stories about ‘backstage’ for weeks. Today, she would see it for herself. As the plain metal door opens, she sees colors and lights and people swarming in all directions. She grabs on to Billy’s hand as he moves forward. All his warnings of the extraordinary hadn’t equipped her. As she steps through the doorway, a dancing balloon catches he...
Submitted to Contest #112
The sheets of rain pound against the windshield as he transverses the mountain curves. The blades seem to leave more water than they remove. He considers pulling over, but the soft groan from the backseat makes his foot push down firmer. If this were any other circumstance, he would, but he had to press on. He suffers a glance back behind him. His wife is stretched out, her hands holding her round belly. It was too early. The baby wasn’t due for another two months. The weekend trip was their last get away before they started their final prep...
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