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The oxygen alarm stopped. Good, his fellow crew mates had dealt with it. Black walked to Red, sighing. "I know you're an imposter."His buddy looked up, jumping. "No- NO - I'm not- I SWEAR-!"Black facepalmed in his heart. "I know you are. But you don't need to do anything. We can-" He dropped to a very low whisper, crouching to be eye level with Red. "We can pretend the show had a glitch, a glitch where they only handed out one knife. It's okay, Red."Red stared at him for a second, nodding softly."...thank you."-PAUSE-Ah, hello, reader! Allow...
Submitted to Contest #64
Pitter Patter, Pitter Patter.. It was a crisp morning, soft rain awakened the greenery. Snow sprinkled the moorland like fallen angels. Colors of oranges and reds streaked the sky.The few street lights that were still on flickered out as natural light took its place. The road stretched for miles upon miles, wildlife disturbed by thick smoke pummeling from the car engine.The soft lull of it all took a part in her tiredness, and she leaned her head against the fogged glass of her window. She risked a quick glance at her father, whose face was ...
A low rumbling sound sounded from the engine filled his ears, filled his mind. Rrrrrr Rrrrrr Rrrrrrrrrr. He stood, slipping past the other crew mates. His hand clutched the dark black suit he was to wear. Yellow lights flickered over head, a soft humming noise coming from them. His footsteps echoed along the spaceship as he opened the door to the bathroom. The metal of the knob against his hand was freezing cold, and he retreated his fingers quickly.Black stepped inside, pushing the door to a close behind him. It was tiny, the roll of toilet...
Submitted to Contest #63
By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. I gritted my teeth, the feeling of heat as if it was already burning me. I was a good kid- why had SHE been put on this duty? Why was SHE trapped? Why was SHE probably going to die? At birth Nova was abandoned in the woods by her teenage parents, who most likely hoped she would starve or get eaten. But, instead, A small society of loving people found her, nursing her until she was strong enough to survive on her own. Though, Nova grew to love them like her own big family, and she ...
Warbler's wings hurt from flying, the crisp air stinging her wings. She shot her beady eyes to the cold, white landscape stretching below. The snow was beginning to melt, leaving trees without leaves in it's hard wake. She desired food, using this desperation to power her faster, closer.. She flew to take the lead, feeling the air beat behind her as the other birds followed. The moon light illuminated the distant lakes, reflecting all the stars. Behind her another bird swayed, smacking into her tail feathers. She clacked her beak as a warni...
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