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Submitted to Contest #25
“New Year’s resolutions are stupid,” Noemi said indignantly. “Oh come on,” Lidia laughed. “It’s a way to improve yourself. New year, new you?” “I like myself just fine. I don’t need to change. I’m happy.” “Okay. That’s… that’s good, Noe.” Lidia placed a hand on Noemi’s shoulder. “I know you’ve had a rough time the past several months. With Cierra… You deserve happiness too.” “I’ve got to get back to work.” Noemi looked down at her watch. “Lunch is over.” “Okay. Remember,...
Submitted to Contest #21
“Not a single booking today.” Ernest climbed into bed. “We have a few guests.” Renee, his wife, said. She got into bed beside him. “It will be enough to cover this month.” “Yes, but what about next month? And the month after that?” “We’ll manage,” Renee said. “We always do.” “This time is different,” Ernest said. “If things don’t pick up by the end of the month, we might not have Erren Everlasting Inn anymore.” “If that’s the case, so be it.”...
Submitted to Contest #20
“Mom, are you sure you want to do this?” Fourteen-year-old Faulkner asked. “Of course.” Nerina ruffled his hair. “It’s December. You know what’s right around the corner!” “I thought we could keep it a bit... mellow this year.” Faulker took the last bite of his cereal. “No, that would be silly.” Nerina turned to her twelve-year-old daughter. “What do you think, Darlah?” “Faulkner’s right.” Darlah agreed with her brother. “Maybe we could take it down a notch or two t...
Submitted to Contest #19
It was going to be one of those nights. Lorelei knew it. She sighed and turned on the TV. She read articles saying if one were looking to fall asleep, it’s best NOT to watch TV. But she couldn’t lay there, alone in the dark anymore. “Everyone please welcome Jorjanna Byers and Knozall!” The handsome man in a blue suit introduced a dark haired woman standing next to a twelve inch metallic robot. Lorelei stumbled upon the channel that showed nothing but infomercials all day and apparently, all night. She had nothing better to watch, so sh...
Turkey Gum Lottery ticket They were the only items on the list written on a pink sticky note with red ink. None of them were crossed off. “What do you have there, Aki?” My grandmother asked. I found the list on our way out of the hair salon where Grandma got her hair done every Sunday afternoon. “Someone’s shopping list,” I answered. “It’s trash,” Grandma said. “Why did you pick it up?” S...
Submitted to Contest #17
“Giana! Your mother needs her assistant chef!” Zeke knocked on his teenage daughter’s door. It opened, revealing a girl with brown eyes, a dark shade of chestnut brown hair, and a sprinkling of cute freckles around her nose. Her nose was just like her Aunt Illeana’s. “Give me five minutes.” Giana told her father. “I’m on the phone with Yori.” “Fine. Five minutes!” Giana closed the door and Zeke went back into the kitchen. “Is she coming out of her room?” Freya looked up from mashing the potatoes. “Sh...
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