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Submitted to Contest #319
Luna had never dreamed. In a village where dreams are sacred, visions were gifted by the spirits in the jungle. This made her something less than human—or something worse. The elders called her “Touched” where moths marked her in the womb. Children kept their distance at night. Dreams weren’t just stories that came while you slept. They were messages from the jungle spirits–signs of favor, or sometimes warnings you couldn’t ignore. During the Moth Festival season, children were warned not to go after dark. He waits in the jungle, still as ...
Submitted to Contest #317
It was early winter. We finally arrived at the old house, now freshly painted and scrubbed to near perfection. Sunlight illuminated the rooms, casting a warm glow that felt like the start of something new. Surrounded by nature, the rural setting made it a beautiful place for a family of three to call home. The attic was the only place that didn’t smell new. The air was thick, layered with dust and time. Cobwebs filled the corner spaces, and the floorboards creaked cautiously at every step. A few splinters poked out. The smell of aged wood sl...
Submitted to Contest #315
The alarm clock rang. 7 AM. It’s my birthday. I walked slowly over to the bathroom in my blue striped pajamas. My glasses were still sticking out of my pants pocket. I grabbed them and slid them onto my face. “Ah.” I smiled. “Another year older.” In the mirror, I watched myself carefully shave the last patch of hair on my chin. “Ouch.” A small sting. Blood trickled down. The towel was already sitting on the sink. I pressed it against my face. It wasn’t the first time, and most certainly won't be the last. I glanced at the toilet and laughed...
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