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Submitted to Contest #80
If it were up to him, Ron would set fire to all farms and start them anew. There was too much poor planning and derelict roads around them for his liking. His SUV crawled up the hill. The stormy night had cut up the earth road and made it slippery. This didn’t faze the car as it soaked up the bumps and crevices while maintaining impressive traction. A sedan wouldn’t have managed the climb. Over the crest, the farmhouse came into view. It looked the same as it had eight months ago when he last visited. The aged stone-cut walls. The low-...
Submitted to Contest #78
She held the ribbon tool in her hand. A thin film of sweat formed on her creased forehead. The spinning pot had a noticeable wobble, but she didn’t let it dictate how she trimmed. She kept a firm, steady hand on the grooves and shaped it as she desired. The churned out clay looked like ribbons of chocolate. Her tongue occasionally caressed her lower lip. She’s so absorbed, I thought, as my mouth formed a sly grin. If only she paid more interest in her other spontaneous pursuits, she would have layers of personality that I would love to exp...
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