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Submitted to Contest #268
Sofia and Valentina were inseparable best friends, living in a bustling city in Northern Italy. Urban life was rich with opportunities for the teenage girls, and they spent almost every day exploring the city, discovering quaint cafes, and daydreaming about the future. Today was no exception; they planned to visit a charming bookstore in the town center. As they were just outside Sofia’s apartment, the sky began to darken, and drops of rain started to fall. Sofia glanced up at the swirling clouds. “I think I need my umbrella,” sh...
Submitted to Contest #266
Viktor Petrov, a fifty-two-year-old author, sat at his desk, the worn leather chair groaning under his weight. He was of average height, but years spent writing had ruined his posture, making him appear shorter. Viktor didn’t care how he looked; all that mattered to him was his work. His blond hair was messy, his blue eyes hidden behind glasses, and his once soft, pale skin had grown dry and weathered. His latest novel, a dystopian thriller, was nowhere near completion. The deadline loomed, and his publisher couldn’t hold his spot any longer...
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