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Submitted to Contest #285
I quickly dumped my groceries onto the kitchen bench, as I walk-run towards the phone, stubbing my toe on the stool on my way to it. βOuch!! Coming!β I yelled out to no one in particular, as I reached out to grab the telephone perched on the wall. It felt like it had been ringing incessantly, as though it knew I had just walked through the front door, demanding to be picked up right away. Since I hadnβt invested in a caller ID, I had to make sure I took this call. I made a quick mental note to buy one soon, picked up the smooth black receive...
Submitted to Contest #284
Desiree had the perfect life. Well, perfect by her definition. She was thirty-seven years old, fit and strong, thanks to the boutique gym she attended, with her exorbitant personal training sessions which was well worth every penny. She had a large network of friends, picture perfect husband who ran a successful business which had recently taken off internationally. Both her children attended prestigious schools in their neighbourhood, and she believed she connected well with them. After all, she ensured she stayed up to date with the latest...
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