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Write about a character looking for a sign.

Posted in Fluff on Oct 26, 2022

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“Dandelion” by Jennalee Love

Submitted to Contest #103

Whisky starts to taste less like poison and more like home. I cannot afford a therapist or new clothing for a job. I can’t afford much of anything. I panhandle when I can overcome the shame of asking strangers for money. A little liquid courage is all it takes to drown my shame. It doesn’t work like it used to. Nothing works like it used to.  I go to sleep with the moon and wake up with the sun if the mosquitoes will allow it. I didn’t sleep last night. An incessant buzz in my ear all night long. I remind myself to buy some earplugs t...

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“In the Present” by Jj Gomez

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Recommended reading: "The Pig"Four days before Beth’s seventh birthday, Selene walked sheepishly into her father’s home office, head bowed. He had been holding the door open for her. Once she was midway into the room, he closed it and then walked around her, back to his desk. He leaned back against it and folded his arms over his chest. “Why did you do it?” he asked.Selene tugged anxiously at the hem of her wrinkled summer dress. “Because…because I wanted to see what you got Beth,” she said in a very quiet voice, her eyes welling with tears....

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“A Flash of Red” by Annalisa D.

Submitted to Contest #103

      Keep your eyes to the starry sky           for one night you’ll see, a large blood red comet           hurling towards your planet at great speed.           You’ll want all the warning you can get.            This blazing fire will be the great destroyer      &...

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“Stars” by Cannelle L

Submitted to Contest #103

The silver Toyota Yaris shook a little more violently with each passing street light. Jayla's heart sped up as she tried to assume the best, hoping against hope that she was simply imagining things. But she knew the shake, and she wasn't ready for it. The bright city lights swallowed the stars, leaving only a few golden orbs blinking at the quaking car on the road. If stars showed signs of luck, then Jayla didn't know what to make of the only two fireballs blurring in the night sky. Were they warning her of an upcoming accident? Were they te...

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“The ghost of my father” by Josephine Gribbin

Submitted to Contest #103

There was a boy next to me. I was grossed and utterly disgusted boys are so horrendous always climbing trees and this boy was expeciantionly dirty he had mud in his nails. If I was his mum I would wack his behind so hard with cane he wouldn't be able to sit down for a week. The sound of a bomb had interrupted all the thoughts of him and instead my thoughts went to  gratefulness. My father had told me to think of grateful things even when things seemed to be the  worst. So I tried and listed all the things to be grateful for and the...

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“No. But One Day.” by Vanit Shah

Submitted to Contest #103

The grey mornings have started blending seamlessly together, although here and there, the occasional face works its way into my conscience. The boss, asking me for a report he won’t read. The intern, asking me for a pencil he won’t return. The HR person, inviting me to a party I won’t go to. I liken them to curious, momentary disturbances in a lethargic sea of black, the only moving shapes in a periphery dominated endlessly by my computer screen. There was a time when the distractions would have been welcome, when the familiar human contac...

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“The KFC sign” by Lomi Willow

Submitted to Contest #103

"Finally. I'm done with homework." I plopped down on my chair. I took out my phone and checked the time. "Huh. It's only 12." I scrolled through my WhatsApp messages. My fingers landed on his contact. Why? Why do I react like this? My heart started to hurt and tears brimmed my eyes. I took a deep breath and shook my head. "No, I can't keep.doing this. I need a break." With that in mind I called my friends. They almost instantly called up. "OMG. Girl! How you been doing? I miss you so much!" Jamie said. "Great timing, Ari. I just finished...

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“You Must Comprehend” by Jon R. Miller

Submitted to Contest #103

They emanate from the top of your skull, these tingles, undulating outward like the frothy brine caressing the beach you’re standing on, moving in closer with each successive wave. Coursing down the neck and spine, the gentle deluge of intoxicating euphoria reaches the tips of your fingers and toes. Moist winds swirl all around, wrapping your body when they soar by, as if they are creating an airy mould of your figure. Your eyes gradually open. The late afternoon rays impart heat on your skin, as do the mass of sand-corns your bare soles pre...

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“Earth Day” by Hugh Thakkar

Submitted to Contest #103

“You sure it’s the best day for it? It’s chucking it down out there.” She warns. “It’s the perfect day for it.” I repeat his words like an echo. She was right, the trail is completely flooded. Water gushes down the side of the mountain, forming small streams that meet my path at every step, filling my boots with water. He would have loved to be soaking wet right now. He loved the smell of the wet forest. The feel of chilly, humid air on his skin. When he had described it, it did sound kind of magical. But right now, I’m just cold. ...

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“HEATHEN” by Alizah Muhammad

Submitted to Contest #103

Omar and Caleb fixed a meaningful gaze at Jean as he went on with another mocking chuckle. Them showing no signs of offense in their words or expressions bothered Jean, he lacked the composure they had. ‘How can you be so stubborn after the whole world suffers with disasters and injustice? People can work their asses off and die before a moment of relief. The countless victims overpowered by powerful oppressors until they are driven to lose their minds, their hopes and commit suicide! What about all the terrible things going on this world? H...

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“True Love Signs” by David Dicaire

Submitted to Contest #103

Eric Strong was incredibly nervous. He had about a mile walk before arriving at his girlfriend’s place. Tonight was the night, he was going to ask his beloved, Amanda, to marry him.  But, he was getting cold feet. “I need a sign of true love and if that happens then I will ask her to marry me.” So, he walked slowly, alert, waiting for that special sign that would balance things in the favour of him popping the question. He checked the right pocket of his lucky pants and the ring was nestled in there quietly, awaiting th...

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“My Soulmate” by Rose Lind

Submitted to Contest #103

You can't look for a sign, it doesn't happen like that! The candle flame extended and cracked like a whip. It all seemed coincidental to Etta. She was not a believer in tarot cards. Her friend Emily had dragged her into this! "Just sit with me as I talk to the online card reader", she said! "Nothing more" she said! The surprise Emily had was she had secretly paid for Etta to have a card reading too! It was a belated birthday gift. The card reader was in on it too! Knowing she had a skeptical client she started the reading. All Etta coul...

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“Fragile” by Milind Kumar Vaddiraju

Submitted to Contest #103

1984. Mother. Republic. Interpreting Dreams. Wild Swans. A Farewell to Arms. Immortality. The Great Derangement. Meditations. Divergent. Politics. 1984- I bite my lip, scanning the odd assortment of books stacked to my left repeatedly, frantically counting. Eleven. Perfect. An odd number. A prime number even. With repeated digits at that! How propitious, I think with a vague sense of amusement. I reach out carefully, resting my fingertips atop Orwell’s dystopian nightmare, gently inching it closer to the edge, stopping just before it tips ov...

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“Rising Like a Phoenix” by Cindy Calder

Submitted to Contest #103

In the late afternoon each day, Tessa walked the cliffs of Cornwall, looking out upon the vast ocean as she awaited the return of her beloved sea captain. The Trevose Head Lighthouse stood at the ready, able to provide guidance to any incoming ship out on the seas. It had been over a year since she’d seen The Sappho draw near, but she held steadfast to hope as she waited, walking amidst the flower encrusted cliffs high above the lapping ocean’s waves, ever ready to see the sign for which she waited daily to see: a blinking lan...

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“The Universe Spoke” by Tricia Shulist

Submitted to Contest #103

THE UNIVERSE SPOKE Brandi bounced happily into the apartment she shared with her two roommates, Amanda and Candace — or Mandi and Candi as she referred to them, much to their chagrin. The three of them shared a two bedroom flat close to the university where they were all enrolled in classes. Brandi was twenty-two, tall, with straight dark hair, and brown eyes. She was very pretty, and knew it. She also helped curate her good looks by always having the most current everything — fashion, electronics, apps, jewellery. ...

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