Center your story around a character’s attempt to escape a bad situation that inadvertently leads them back to the source of their problems.

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“Vote” by John Van Winkle

Submitted to Contest #268

“Don’t blame me! I didn’t know!”, the loud voice pleaded. Sarah awoke with a start, her eyes wide open and the windowsill alarm clock, just inches from her face, showing 1:33 AM. The voice she heard was sharp and tense, and seemed surely to be coming from someone in her roomShe quickly took in the entirety of her tiny studio apartment, night-lighted from a streetlamp near her apartment building. She saw no one. She got up and went to the door, seeing that it was still bolted as she had checked it before going to bed....

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“Clueless in Cle Elum” by Greg Benson

Submitted to Contest #268

She said she was going for a walk. “Let me join you,” I said, and began putting on my shoes. “Well, I was hoping to get a little alone time,” Salamona said. I stopped putting on my shoes. “Well,” I said, hurt, “If you want to be alone….” “No, that’s fine. Would you grab Ruffing’s leash?” “Yep,” I said, and finished tying my laces. It was nice just to be with her. She walks with this grace I somehow had not noticed for years. Even when she’s reading and sending texts, she moves with such confidence and sensuality. How I miss havin...

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