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Submitted to Contest #262
The DepartureThe Davis family, consisting of mom Rachel, dad Steve, and their two kids, Amy and Tyler, had been yearning for a well-deserved summer retreat. Their destination was a secluded lakeside cottage named “Serenity Shore,” nestled in the heart of nature's untouched splendor. It promised a retreat devoid of Wi-Fi and cell signals—a real getaway from the hustle and bustle of modernity. They packed their bags, filled the car trunk with supplies, and embarked on the winding road that led to anticipated utopia. However, a sense of unease...
Submitted to Contest #174
Char went to the tanning booth. Trying to improve herself because she thought the better, she looked, the more validation she would get from the people she wanted attention from most. She thought if I just looked a little better, they would not choose the next person for sure, or if I am the chosen one, surely getting my hair dyed would keep my partner from leaving because at least it was not frizzy like hers. Â When she realized that her efforts were thwarted, she focused on how she did not tan enough or how the hairdresser most certai...
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