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Sarah Xenos

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The Pressure of Time: Leon's Urgent Deadline

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #304

Once upon a time, a diligent man named Leon lived in a bustling city where the streets never slept. He was known for his meticulous work ethic and ability to gracefully manage even the most challenging tasks. However, Leon's usual composed demeanour leads to the ultimate test on one fateful day. It was a typical Monday morning when Leon's inbox was filled with a new email. As he opened it, his eyes widened in horror. The subject line read: "URGENT: Report Due in 12 Hours." His heart sank. He had completely forgotten about the report hanging ...

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The Unanswered Call : A Tale of Betrayal and Karma

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #303

The phone rang with a piercing sound, breaking the silence of the late afternoon. Clara glanced at the caller ID, her heart beating as she read, "Sophie." It had been five long years since she last spoke to her sister, Sophie, who had run off with Clara's husband, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams and broken trust. Clara hesitated, her finger hovering over the answer button. Memories flooded her mind – the betrayal, the anguish, the sleepless nights spent wondering why her sister and husband had deceived her so cruelly. She felt hea...

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A Tale of Miscommunication

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #302

Emma found a sanctuary in her local gym in the heart of the bustling city. It was a place where she could escape the stressors of her job and focus on her well-being. She had been so proud of herself. She managed to stick to her New Year resolution for once to regularly go to the gym. At first, she found it awkward being here. After a few weeks, she felt that she belonged. The gym becomes her happy place. One evening, after finishing her workout, she noticed a charming man lifting weights nearby. His name was David, and they started a conver...

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The ashes want revenge

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #268

Kathleen Herbert had a perfect life: a loving husband, a dream job running a small bookstore with her sister, a big house on the beach with two adorable kids and a cute dog. She was blessed with everyone she hoped for in her childhood. She was checking her email, and suddenly, a message popped from her computer. Hi, Lara Western. Do you think you can get away with murder? Her heart stopped, and this figure of imagination or a bad dream. Lara Western is dead. She died in a school fire, and her roommate, Kathleen Herbert, survived. She took a ...

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My secret brother

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #267

I have been staring at my phone for at least an hour, considering it too late to cancel. Just before I could read the cancel text, he arrived five minutes early. Take a deep breath. I am about to meet my brother, but he does not know that. I sent this man on the pretence of finally meeting one of my siblings. When I saw him approach the door, I could not believe that he looked so much like my father. He has deep blue eyes and perfectly tanned skin. I quickly looked at his hands; they looked like working man's hands, unlike anyone in my famil...

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Joan's day off

Sarah Xenos

Submitted to Contest #266

Joan had something rare in her life: a day off. No errands needed to be run. The kids are off at my mum's house, and her husband is on a work trip. She planned to sleep in, take the dog for a walk, have lunch with Cathy, and end the day with a long bubble bath. Joan was suddenly jolted by the dog barking and then the screeching of an alarm. She grabbed her dress and slippers and stepped outside with the rest of the street, realising that the alarm from the shop across the road was just a false alarm. The police could quickly arrive on the sc...

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