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Shelby Wood

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The Chase

Submitted to Contest #275

I swear he keeps eyeing me. I try to act casual as I walk down the wet sidewalk, looking for a good place to turn. It is dark, which works in my favor. I know that my black coat helps me hide amongst the shadows, but this street is so bloody well-lit that I cannot find one. I pick up my pace to more of a trot and zip past a couple walking in the other direction. I go another block, attempting to act like I do not see him, but I know that my heavy breathing is exposing my panic. Suddenly, he’s yelling to me. “Come here, little girl!” His voic...

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