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Submitted to Contest #81
57 years. That’s how long they’ve been together. Still as madly in love as they were when they first set eyes on each other. The alarm went off at 7am, and they would get ready to go to Reggie’s diner for breakfast. “Hun, have you seen my blue tie?” “It’s hanging up in my wardrobe, after you left it lying on the floor last week.” “Thanks, babe.” They would always dress up when popping out, whatever the occasion. Truth be told, every day was an occasion to them. They were so much in love, they never wanted t...
Submitted to Contest #79
You could smell the antibacterial gel in the air. The bleep of machines, singing in harmony with the beat of the heart. The decor, pure white … not a drop of colour, anywhere. Another Monday morning, and there they sit, connected not only to a drip, but also to each other. “How was your weekend?”“Been throwing up non stop! And you?”“Had the family over. Didn’t feel like socialising, but I don’t want them to worry. Know what I mean?”“Yeah, I know.”The chairs were quite comfortable. The treatment, not so much. June was...
Submitted to Contest #78
The tannoy, right on time, announces: “Breakfast time, make your way to Bay 7.” I never really fancied breakfast. I’ve gone off of powdered eggs & dodgy “bacon” slices. I gave it a miss. As I stepped into Airlock 10, I could see him through the reinforced window. Jumping around, full of excitement. He could smell me, he had a magnificent sense of smell. I suited up, and went through the obligatory checks. Everything was in order. I pressed the button, and the door slowly closed behind me. The chamber synched with the outer...
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