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“To Each Their Own” by Writers Block

Brightly colored maple trees lined Elm Street. The cool autumn air blew through the leaves. Jack O Lanterns and other gourds stood at attention on each door step. One by one, trick or treaters came out of their homes, searching for loot to fill their satchels. One house stood out from the rest. It was an Arts and Craft style house with cedar shakes and linear in form. This particular house had an amber porch light whereas the Dutch Colonials and Victorians had a whiter light emitting from their porches. A group of neighbor children dressed i...

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“Infinite Time” by Writers Block

Daylight quietly seeped into the bedroom, behind the mini blinds. I winced at the sparkle of light reflecting off the lamp base. After a good stretch and yawn, I rise out of bed and find my stance on the floor. I open the door and move along quietly down the stairway, trying to avoid the creaky tread. After reaching the bottom landing, I grope for the light switch. The overhead light is brighter than the soft daylight. I search for the TV remote and flip on the weather channel to study the daily tides. Then I slowly draw the downstairs curta...

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“Nah Nah Nah Nah Boo Boo. . . .I Told You So” by Writers Block

Early morning fell quietly like a fleece blanket. Chloe rolled over. Her alarm clock was staring her in the face. 5:52 it read. Whew, eight more minutes. Her eyes closed as she adjusted the covers. Beep, beep, beep! Out goes one arm, slapping the snooze button. Twenty minutes later, the alarm blares again. This time Chloe flips the off switch, and lays there quietly like a slug. Trying not to think of what the upcoming day will bring, she also remembers it's Friday. She rises to an upward position and hangs her legs and feet over the e...

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“The Revolving House” by Writers Block

Moonlight reflected in the tide pools along the coastline. The night air was still and balmy. The only other light to be seen shown through a window of a house back over the dunes. Jess had risen from her slumber, and made her way down to the kitchen. She leveled a scoop of fresh coffee and turned on the coffee maker. Not wanting to look at the clock, she pressed the power button to her laptop. The gurgle of the coffee maker and the hum of the laptop was a part of her morning ritual. Jess pours her first cup and sits down at her desk. She...

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“Retail Frenzy” by Writers Block

Retail Gone Mad Based on a true story! I was walking into a name brand hardware store to purchase some items. It's like I put one step inside and I was immediately whist away to The North Pole. Halloween was approximately two weeks away. What gives! Going from a spooky season straight to what used to be a season of remembrance, have we forgotten about the Thanksgiving holiday? It's not the gift that keeps on giving anymore. It's the gift of receiving or so it seems. Don't get me wrong! I enjoy celebrations nonetheless. Holidays and ce...

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“New Addition” by Writers Block

This latest short story is a continuation of a previous story titled “Fog Billowed over Lake Pontchartrain” The balmy night air breezed through as Jason rushed Belle into the car. Her water broke and she gripped her stress ball with all her might. Jason reminded Belle to do deep, controlled breathing as they headed towards the hospital. Belle was in the back seat, leaning diagonally and verbally expressing herself. “OMG! Pull over now! Jason tried not to panic but he obeyed his wife. “Call somebody!” He whips out his cell phone a...

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“Night Animals” by Writers Block

Beep, Beep! My alarm goes off, and I sleepily reach over to press Dismiss on my phone. I tilt my phone to see the time. Just as I thought, I have enough time to prepare myself for my shift. Already dressed in scrubs, I roll out of bed and sit upright. I slip my feet into slip resistant shoes and go over to the vanity mirror to freshen up. Then I compile my belongings, locate my keys, and head out the front door. My place of work is literally around the corner from my apartment so the commute is a non issue. I pull into the parking lot ...

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“Greetings from Down Under” by Writers Block

“G' Day Mate! Come stroll along and meet some fellows from the land down under.” I'm Wally the Wallaby here to discuss my native continent, which is Australia. Australia is a living museum of flora, which are plants, and fauna, which are animals, that once traveled continuously into adjoining continents. Millions of years ago, a super continent known as Pangaea existed on the planet Earth. As my native continent and its neighboring lands migrated further away from each other over a course of several million years, the remaining inhabit...

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“Revision to the New World” by Writers Block

Circa August 1500 Bon Voyage towards the New World. My immediate family waved goodbye to my extended family, and then we boarded the ship, New Hope, to avoid civil unrest due to religious and political discord of the Old World. Due to crowded conditions, we were limited in our belongings to bring with us. Besides our clothing and books, we were allowed some tools and cookware. Once on the ship, my family and I scrambled to find seats. We could here the anchor being lifted from the water, and shortly New Hope began to move forward. People h...

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“Looking Outside” by Writers Block

Submitted to Contest #97

Night time fell to the ground like a blanket. The sounds of the previous day came to a screeching halt. I awaken from my slumber and meander into the kitchen. I flip on the light over the range. I turn around slightly and notice the soft light highlighting the silhouettes of the nearby tree branches, grazing the window. I browse for an early morning treat. Not wanting to cook anything at the precise moment, I debate on either a hot beverage or a snack bar. I fill up the coffee pot with water, measure the appropriate amount, and press the sta...

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“The New World” by Writers Block

Submitted to Contest #96

Circa August 1500 Bon Voyage towards the New World. My immediate family waved goodbye to my extended family, and then we boarded the ship, New Hope. Due to crowded conditions, we were limited in our belongings to bring with us. Besides our clothing and books, we were allowed some tools and cookware. Once on the ship, my family and I scrambled to find seats. We could here the anchor being lifted from the water, and shortly New Hope began to move forward. People huddled together, full of anticipation of the voyage. Young children voiced thei...

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“The Two Moons” by Writers Block

Nano and Sirius both booked their flights to each venture into a new world. The current hot spots were actually two moons that orbited around Planet Neuron. Nano signed up to travel to Plutonius, and Sirius signed up to travel to X2 Factor. The total distances of the flights was similar to the distance between the Earth and its moon. Plutonius had more bodies of water, and its inhabitants utilized hydroponic methods for agricultural means. X2 Factor consisted of sandy, rich loam and a central bio-dome for agricultural means. Plutonius had an...

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“Cherries or Chocolate?” by Writers Block

Submitted to Contest #95

Is life really like a bowl of cherries? Shiny with the occasional pit. Or is it like a box of chocolates? An assortment that you strategically pick out. Either it flows along nicely or you are dealt with choices that need to be dealt with. You start by choosing to breathe, eat, and sleep. Later on, you become more selective in what you wear and attempting conversations. Then, either you attend a formal education or learn by example. Along the way, you decide on a social outlet. Some are butterflies and others prefer more quiet, reflect...

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“The Plunge” by Writers Block

Submitted to Contest #93

College times had come for Claire, and she was in her freshman year at a University 3 hours from her hometown. She had selected this University mainly for the academics and spatial layout of the campus. As far as the human dynamics of this University went, she felt pretty much at ease. With some guidance and intuition, she knew to be generally accepting but also that people don't always get along with one another. Claire and Annabelle were roommates. Claire was organized and Annabelle preferred a neat and tidy space. Claire was a design m...

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“Moving Forward” by Writers Block

Submitted to Contest #89

How can one keep the ball rolling? Abigail and Michael had been together up to this point for 10 years. They continue to learn from each other on a daily basis. She senses when he needs space, and he senses when she needs support. They have a mutual understanding. Abigail and Michael met at the University back in the day. Both were hard working students. However, Michael centralized his location on campus where Abigail branched out by taking a variety of classes. After graduation, they reconnected and remained friends. Months and con...

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