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We are standing in front of the ticket booth, waiting to pay for our tickets, and I know that once mine is swallowed and my parking is paid for, I need to go. That’s it. It’s goodbye. This is when the panic starts to set it. No more you. No more me and you. No more us. I was fine before you and so I know I’ll be fine after you. Right? I mean, that’s what everyone says. And time heals all. Right? I’ll be fine. “I’m panicking,” I whisper, turning towards you. “Don’t panic,” you say in equally hushed tone...
Submitted to Contest #282
“I’m sorry,” I whisper as I drive the silver stake through his heart. Tears are streaming down my face as I watch the grey tinge of death slowly work its way up his face. His eyes are wide, staring at me in disbelief. He didn’t think I was capable. Didn’t think I’d follow through. I feel his body go limp in my arms and I run my hands over his eyes, closing them in the process. “Rest now,” I say as I place a soft kiss on his lips one last time. Resting my forehead on his, I allow myself a few minutes to grieve. What started out as slow tears ...
Submitted to Contest #154
“Tess?” comes a familiar voice from behind me. I turn slowly and see the face I’ve both been dreading and hoping to see for years. “James!” I gush and go in for a hug. I feel his arms close around me and it brings me a sense of joy I haven’t felt in a while. “How are you?” “Yeah, I’m good, I’m good. How are you? How long has it been?!” “4 years,” I answer, just a little too quickly. “What are you doing right now? We should grab coffee,” he states emphatically, not allowing me to say no. As if I would. I’ve b...
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