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Submitted to Contest #285
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Kerry Sanders. He was a loving wife, a doting mother and wonderful sister to her siblings. She is survived by her only child, Lawrence who became a police officer just like his Dad” the priest said Just as he was going to ask folks to come up and say a few words, the small church door opened as Larry turned to see who arrived late to his mother’s funeral. A tall, lean fellow in an Army uniform mouthed sorry to the folks who stared at him. After a few people spoke about...
Submitted to Contest #284
Henry woke up, splashed some water on his face and headed to the kitchen in anticipation of breakfast. He could smell the eggs and bacon on the stove while the coffee permeated throughout the house as he lumbered down the stairway. His stomach growled and eyes stung a little from the smell of smoke. The vision of Martha preparing it all made him smile. Snow was gathering on the ground and the sound of shovels hitting the pavement echoed outside the front window. Henry asked his lovely wife if there’s anything he could...
Submitted to Contest #234
The bright yellow sun smacked Bobby in the face as he took his first steps towards freedom as the heavy concrete prison door swung open. He just completed his 20 year sentence for manslaughter and looked forward to freedom. Bobby would never forget that night the crime happened and wished he could right the wrong. But he knows he can’t. One of Bobby’s brothers was there to drive him back to Mom’s house when he was released from prison. “How does it feel to be free again?” his brother Jim asked. ...
Submitted to Contest #219
“You’re late Bob. You can’t keep showing up late every day. I know you are a week away from retirement and don’t give a rat’s ass, but we have a responsibility.” Norma said. Bob nodded in agreement and took his night shift post at the detention center. “She’s a real ball buster, isn’t she?” Jim said. “Well, I only have a week left and then I’m outta here for good. She can say whatever she wants.” “It’s been pretty quiet so far today. Hope that continues for us tonight. Even your buddy in cell 7B has been well behaved.” Jim said. Bob peered a...
Submitted to Contest #218
That smell. As my wife and I entered our neighbor’s house the smell of gingerbread, ever greens and cinnamon penetrated my nostril cavity. The house was decorated with Christmas green and red everywhere. Tinsel was hung on almost every surface, a manger sat at the foot of the 6-foot tree. Candles burned and the walls were adorned with various festive banners and signs. I flashed back to my childhood where every Christmas was celebrated and wonderful. Mom would be baking her famous gingerbread cookies with her secret ingredient which she told...
Submitted to Contest #148
Fred crawled under the sink to get a better look at the leak in Mrs. Gibbons apartment, 225, when she entered and said, “Hey Fred when you’re done, I want you to look at the toilet in the main bathroom. It’s not flushing properly again.” “Have you been dumping food down there again?” Fred asked Mrs. Gibbons lowered her head like a child being scolded and knew what was coming. “How many times have I told you not to do that? Are you deaf or just stupid?” Fred said Mrs. Gibbons eyes swelled up as a few tears rolled down her ...
Submitted to Contest #147
“Aww come on, turn this crap off.” Samantha said “Why? This is a great movie. Two people who started out as friends become lovers. I think it’s romantic.” Tricia said “This would never happen in real life. One of them always never feels the same way.” Samantha said “Come on Sam, where’s your romantic side? Don’t you believe in love?” another friend chimed in “Yes, I believe in love but movies like this have you believe this kind of thing happens every day to people. That’s why I hate movies like this.” Samantha said Tony walked ove...
Submitted to Contest #146
Danielle prepared dinner for her husband’s brother and his wife who should arrive shortly. She puts the finishing touches on her famous beef brisket as her husband, Bobby, is upstairs taking a quick shower. Bobby’s cell phone buzzes on the counter next to she is cutting up the brisket. She glances down to see if it is Bobby’s boss who usually texts him at all hours of the day. But it is a number she doesn’t recognize with the words, ‘Are we still on for tomorrow night handsome?’ She played it off like it was one of those random sex messa...
Submitted to Contest #145
“Hey Billy, wanna play kickball with us?” a boy in his class asked him at recess. “Nah that’s ok. You play without me. I’ll just sit and watch,” Billy said as he looked down toward the ground. “Come on Billy we need another player to even the teams,” Billy agreed to not make any trouble for himself and took the field. The pitcher looked around the field to make sure his team was ready. He noticed Billy looking down at his pants. “Billy, pay attention,” he yelled The ball is rolled toward the batter as he took two ...
Submitted to Contest #144
“A little to the left.” Emily said to the moving men as they positioned her couch. Emily was excited as this was moving day into her new home. She had purchased it from her uncle who moved into a condo. Her uncle showed her the various aspects of the home and the little tricks to get certain things working. For instance, he showed her how to fidget with the lock on the front door to get it to snap and lock. “Uncle Bill how long has this be broken?” Emily asked “Never mind how long it’s been broken. Are you going to ...
Submitted to Contest #99
I can feel my heart jump and sink when I look back on this day July 21, 1951, when I was 14 years old. Her name was Francine, and she was the most beautiful girl I ever laid my eyes on. We met at Timber Lake Camp in upstate NY. She was a late arrival to our campground. She wore a stunning light green sundress that made her striking blue eyes shine like diamonds. I knew the moment I saw her glide across the grass at the camp I was smitten. But I wasn’t the only one who took notice as Jimmy Lorenzo stopped in his tracks to gawk at her.&nbs...
Submitted to Contest #97
“I’m sorry Mrs. Andrews the test results came back positive,” the pathologist told her and Katie, her daughter. They both broke down in tears and knew the worst was yet to come. Katie was comforted by the fact that her father would provide financial stability they needed right now. Mrs. Andrews and Katie drove home prepared to tell Katie’s father and younger brother the devastating news. Mr. Andrews has been a rock through his son Brian’s mental illness ever since they found out four months ago. Katie called her father to...
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