Ray Shields

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“Promise to Forget Me” by Ray Shields

Submitted to Contest #44

"Promise me one thing before I go, Aya: promise to forget me," Marie whispered these last words into a barren, loveless room. Aya nodded absently, looking through the wardrobe while she waited for her grandmother to pass."I will, Marie. In my memory, you will be nothing more to me than my first kill." Aya looked back, tearless, at the bed that was no longer occupied by anyone living. Suddenly, the room seemed to smell of rot and death, the sensation causing Aya to gag. The room had transformed from a bedroom to nothing but a giant coffin in ...

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Hello everyone! I am a hopeful writer who has zero experience in short stories or contests, so I'm sorry if the quality is awful. I promise, as I practice I'll get better eventually; please comment and review to help me with that! Thank you!!