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Hopes and Dreams

Submitted to Contest #192

‘Yes ma’am, this is a courtesy call from ABC self-storage. We will be auctioning off your storage unit on March 8th, so you have till the end of the week to remove whatever belongings you would like to keep.’ The woman professionally informs Emeri. ‘The end of the week? Auction off my belongings? On my birthday? Seriously? What are you talking about? My ex-husband, Johnathan Archer, pays for that unit. It’s in our divorce decree for him to pay!’ Emeri rambles as confusion distorts her face. ‘Yes maam he was but he removed his credit card six...

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Kyle Riley and The Secret of the Golden Bracelet

Submitted to Contest #192

Kyle Riley and  The Secret of the Golden Bracelet  Kyle Riley wasn't surprised when mean-old Mr.Grant returned his history test with an ugly red F circled obnoxiously on the page. Kyle had studied his butt off for the test. He'd memorized the names of each Roman Emperor and the period that they ruled. Of course, Kyle had forgotten that only a quarter of the exam would be on Rome. He hadn't studied the Ancient Greeks or Phoenicians at all. Failure was nothing new to Kyle. After all, he had worse luck than anyone he knew. Misfort...

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Treasures of Life

Submitted to Contest #192

(Note: There is some slight crossdressing in this story) “Bone-Jo,” said Franklin, looking over his shoulder. “Bone-Jo take a look at this.” It was a long weekend and Franklin and Bone-Jo had spent hours maintaining the grounds of the Oshkosh Pet Cemetery and Maximum Security Prison in Rockford, Illinois. They were both lifers, but one less than the other. Bone-Jo had three consecutive life sentences, whereas Franklin’s three life sentences were concurrent. They’d come to the prison on the same day and had already spent twenty years in. T...

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Hamster Wheel

Submitted to Contest #192

Elaine said, “I hate to tell you this…” Greg looked up from his newspaper. “What?” “Oh, never mind.” “Elaine, what?” “I don’t want to fight.” “Who’s fighting? Talk.” “We’re… in a rut.” “We are?” He reached for her. “Greg, our hamster wheel...” He stared. “It rattles and spins but never goes anywhere.” “Uhm, Honey, if it rolled away, you’d lose the hamster…” Elaine rolled her eyes. “Never mind…” “No, what’s this about?” “We’re too comfortable.” “You want discomfort?” “We used to have adventures. I don’t want to watch the clock until qui...

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The Treasure Hunt

Submitted to Contest #192

Dust motes glittered in the shaft of sunlight that streamed through the window into the attic. The little boy clambered up the rickety ladder into the treasure trove of the topmost corner of his grandparents’ house; a regular cave of wonders for a boy of 10. From up here, he could faintly hear his parents' voices drift through the floorboards from downstairs. He had been up here many times, exploring the nooks and crannies during these family visits. While finding old hats, derelict bicycles, and long forgotten toys, he would make-believe th...

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The Hike

Submitted to Contest #192

Clarissa had always found that hiking brought her freedom. Like the wind that rushed through her hair, or the water bubbling in the streams, she found that she could always move, never having to stop for anything or anyone. Her thoughts, her angry, restless thoughts, couldn’t hurt her when the sun was shining on her, when her feet moved along the pine covered path with ease. Words spoken to her, words spoken in the past, and words that could be spoken in the future, fell onto deaf ears, ears that only listened for the birds in the air and th...

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Sorbet for the Feelings

Submitted to Contest #192

Bane stood sniffing at the bottom corner of the door searching for the last bit of the Davis’ scent. The family left for school and work and he wouldn’t see them again until the afternoon. As he heard the car start up and drive off, he knew they were gone.He wandered over to the sofa and was confronted by Luna, somehow occupying the entire space with her 9 pound body. “Don’t you even think about it, Bane. This sofa is mine and you know I’ll go to blows for it,” Luna snapped, her hackles up. Luna was completely oblivious to the fact that Bane...

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Grace Finds A Grandma Moses

Submitted to Contest #192

“Grace Finds A Grandma Moses” Grace loved nothing more than browsing antique shows in her free time. She enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, the possibility of discovering hidden treasures, and the satisfaction of haggling for a good deal. One sunny afternoon, she came across an antique roadside show and decided to stop by. As she was walking around, something caught her eye – a beautiful painting of a rural scene. Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was signed by none other than Grandma Moses. Grace was familiar with the artist’s name, and ...

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Shelby Girl

Submitted to Contest #192

She was left on the steps of the Humane Society in a garbage bag amongst her other siblings. I can only imagine how unloved and alone she felt; questioning why God had brought her into this world. I was neither left in a garbage bag nor on the steps of a homeless shelter but rather in a family of six, before God, questioning too why He had brought me into this world. You see, I have obsessive-compulsive disorder and it is called the “pure O” type. My thoughts control me. They are, as I have confessed many times, of the impure nature. I was n...

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TREASURE QUEST....GLIMPSE of BEYOND

Submitted to Contest #192

Treasure Quest.....Glimpse of BeyondBernie is an imaginative, smart and young boy who was used to witness deserted sand dunes that had been carried away by sand storm .The lonely , flat horizon was suddenly filled by a bunch of big rock pillars like huge trees and mushrooms. The place was shimmering by the scorching weather and covered with heat. His family is living across the deserted area, with his hardworking father who is working in the farm owned by a rich American Couple,while his mother is selling f...

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Resurrected Witness

Submitted to Contest #192

The view from my penthouse pales in comparison to the breathtaking majesty of the Italian countryside. God’s country. Gréve, Italy.  Abundant grapes line the countryside, defining infinite rows.  Lush hillsides roll, lazily, climbing to the clouds, where lanky, emerald firs reach towards Heaven.  Clumps of dry, brown earth peek through a green carpet, lightly dust my feet, powdering the cracks between my toes.  Only my sleek, Bruno Magli’s hint of my fast-paced lifestyle back home.  Soon, I’ll leave all traces of my ...

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A Lost Friend Found

Submitted to Contest #192

“A Lost Friendship Found” I, James, never imagined that my life would change so drastically in just one day. I was a regular guy living a regular life, until I stumbled upon a mysterious device that would take me on a journey through time.It all started when I was walking through a flea market in search of some unique items to add to my collection. I came across a strange-looking object sitting on a table in a corner. The vendor told me it was a time machine, and I laughed it off, thinking it was a silly prank.But something in my gut told me...

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It Pays To Look Down!

Submitted to Contest #192

What's the most bizarre way to win the lottery? It's to look down and keep your eyes open! Let me explain what I mean. (This story is all, totally true – except, of course, for the bits I made up!)I discovered this thing called the Law of Attraction a few years ago. To be honest, part of me thought it was some kind of crazy woo-woo sh*t. But another part of me was intrigued. What if there were some legs to this idea? What kind of games could I play to try it out? And what if I could make some money, and stuff, along the way? I've always been...

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“Jack’s Journey and His Treasure”

Submitted to Contest #192

“Jack’s Journey and His Treasure” Once upon a time, in a small town nestled deep in the mountains, there lived a man named Jack. Jack was a hardworking farmer who had never traveled beyond his village, and had never thought that his simple life could hold any surprises. However, one day as he was plowing his field, he stumbled upon a small, rusted metal box buried in the dirt. He was curious and decided to investigate.As he lifted the lid, he was shocked to see a glittering pile of gold coins and precious jewels inside. He couldn't believe h...

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“From Endless Cycle to Boundless Success”

Submitted to Contest #192

“From Endless Cycle to Boundless Success” John had been stuck in an endless cycle for what felt like an eternity. Every day felt the same, and he couldn't escape the feeling of being trapped. He would wake up every morning, go to work, come home, eat dinner, watch TV, and then go to bed, only to repeat the same routine the next day.John had always dreamed of breaking free from this monotonous routine, but he didn't know how to do it. He felt like he was stuck in a never-ending cycle, and he had lost all hope of ever breaking free.One day, Jo...

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