Write a short story about someone who does not spend December 31st celebrating New Year's Eve.

Posted in Winter on Nov 1, 2022

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“Naga and the Phoenix” by M.L. Grace

Submitted to Contest #22

Naga ducked her head and kept walking past the windows that were lit brightly. Their warm, cheery light bled out onto the newly fallen snow and the young woman pulled her hood a little tighter over to head so as to not be washed in its infectious joy. Muffled sounds of revelry filled every street in the party district of New York City, for it was New Year’s Eve; the biggest celebration of the year for the place that Naga called home. A falcon watched the young woman with its head cocked sideways. It seemed strange to...

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“Stars” by Maddie Snyder

Submitted to Contest #22

Last time I celebrated New Years Eve was before the accident. Before she broke my heart. Before my life was like this.“I love you.” Addy said with a giggle and a sparkle that never seemed to leave hers eyes.“Addy you have had one to many champagnes.” I replayed, “you don’t mean any of this.”“Rubie… I’m not making any of this up. I-i have felt like this forever.”“Ads, please it’s almost 2014.”“Dance, come dance with me.” “You know I don’t dance.” “Please.” She begged with her eyes. It may have been because of the champagne, or how...

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