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Twenty-four Years

Submitted to Contest #68

It had been twenty-four years since she’d last seen it, but the place looked exactly the same. There wasn’t a need or desire to return to her hometown, but Jessica’s curiosity to see what a town looked like when it was dying. She wondered if this was a town worth saving.  As her limousine drove down Main Street, the dark tinted windows allowed her to reacquaint the area without being recognized. Jessica watched her transition team jotted down notes while exchanging information.  The account looked up from her notes and asked, “Empy...

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The Unusual Suspect

Submitted to Contest #68

A muffled percussive thrum on my windscreen nudges me back to life. I recognise that black ski glove and those killer dimples, and I wind down the driver’s side window.“You’re early today?” He leans forward and kisses my cheek.“I wanted to be sure of the best seat in the house.” He grins. “Nobody would dare to park here first thing.”I smile and rub the sleep from my eyes.“Happy birthday, darling.” I pass him an envelope.“Hey, you shouldn’t have.” He accepts the gift and hands me a steaming takeaway. “Your usual,” he says, and passes me ...

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Whenever You're Ready

Submitted to Contest #68

“Taking it all in?” His eyes shot open. In front of him stood a woman with golden hair that glistened in the light as the sun started to peek up over the horizon. Regaining focus, he saw her more clearly, her eyes a gorgeous crystal blue that could put the flowing water on the lake to shame. He finally mustered up a simple, “Huh?”  “The sunrise. If you’re going to steal my spot on my favorite bench, I at least hope you’re appreciating the pure beauty of it.” She scooted him over and squeezed in, taking a seat on his left side. ...

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Moonshine

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 “Relax mom. I’m gonna be home later tonight. Just please make sure to take your medicine and try not to move around too much.”    “Sweetie, how am I gonna get anything or go to the bathroom if I can’t move around?”   “Mom, that’s what the maid is there for. Ask her for anything if you need it. I’ll be home later, I promise.”   “Okay. Be safe out there Trevor. And have fun on your little date.”   “Haha, I will. Talk to you later, love you.”  Beep.  My mother is very sick. She has be...

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Neglected

Submitted to Contest #68

"Gigi...""Gigi...""GIGI!" The woman with the beautiful orange hair snapped back into reality. Staring at Jocylen who stood in the middle of the platform, wearing an expensive white brides dress. Looking at her in complete confusion. "What do you think?" Jocelyn spoke, her spanish accent being visible to anyone in the room with them. Gigi smiled at her, giving her a slight nod. "I am jealous, you are beautiful, and is getting married in a week, I could never" Gigi chuckled, sighing. "For all I know, I still haven't found Maryland, everyo...

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Bonnie and Clyde

Submitted to Contest #68

Milan Ellison stands on the small, cramped balcony of his run-down apartment, leaning heavily against the insubstantial-looking wrought iron railing. A person with more concern for their own life would think twice before putting the weight of their entire body against it, but Milan doesn’t think twice. The muggy air is nearly still, barely moving against his sticky skin.  It’s that hour of the night where it’s neither late nor early, or perhaps to some, either too late or too early. Everything feels too still. Fake. Imagined. Make-bel...

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Trying to be a Romantic Might Get Me Kill

Submitted to Contest #68

At the point when dawn was about to peak its way over the mountains, Jeff and Estrella decided to leave the warm comfort of his truck and continue their conversation on a bench next to Lake Hodges to watch the sunrise. Jeff got a bunch of blankets from the bed of the truck and they cuddled together. "I cannot believe we were talking all night," Jeff said. "I know, that was a pretty amazing first date. This is an amazing first date," Estrella said. They watched as the trees and the top of the hillside glowed with yellow and orange. Colors wer...

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the girl who used to smile in the rain

Submitted to Contest #68

Your fingers are cold as you hold my hand. We sit on the dock and watch the sun rising up through the sky, like a brilliant orange balloon, like a manifestation of God Himself floating away, leaving us transfixed down below with nothing left to believe in. The world is perfectly silent and we hold our breaths, not daring to ruin it. You stare at your toes as they brush the water, what’s left of your hair falling in front of your face. You should have shaved it by now but you haven’t. I wonder what you’re thinking about, although I know ...

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Wedding Day

Submitted to Contest #68

This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. My little girl Sheila, all grown up and looking like a fairy with her feathery white dress. And Tom, her man, his stern face melting into a silly, boyish smile. Sheila was the only one who could make him smile like that. They looked at each other so tenderly, as if each was totally in awe of the other. Standing side by side at the front of the chapel, they were complete. He was her world and she was his. This was their day. I wasn’t about to ruin it for them. What was I thinking? This...

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The Meadow

Submitted to Contest #68

It had been twenty-four years since she’d last seen it, but the place looked exactly the same. Her meadow. The sunflowers gleamed in the rays of the sun from which its name originates. Her sunflowers. The peonies: pink, white, and purple, danced in the breeze that blew gently in from the south. Her peonies. The chrysanthemums were all crowded together in one section of the meadow. They seemed unmoved since the last time she was here. Her chrysanthemums. Even the large oak tree at the far end of the meadow still had the carvings of our initia...

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Stay

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Stay By Heather Ann Martinez We were up early looking at the first sunrise of our marriage. After many proposals, I finally agreed to marry you. The sunrise was perfect. Our coffee cups were warm and seemed nestled into married life. We thought we would have thousands of mornings to look forward to like this. We thought there would always be sunrises we would enjoy or some we would even forget and spend a few extra hours in bed alone. We forgot our hearts, our passions and what we were asked to do. We knew we were not born to be on thi...

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Cactus Amidst Meticulously Groomed Dracaena Trees

Submitted to Contest #68

“Good morning. I’d like to withdraw $368,000 please.” Vonn forced himself to stifle an unprofessional guffaw. She had to be joking. There was no way the woman standing on the opposite side of the counter had the means to make that sort of withdrawal. He knew all of the bank’s customers that dealt in high number transactions. They were here all the time and he’d never seen this woman before. That was enough of a tell on its own. “Our bank has certain limits to daily withdrawals for most customers. I’m going to need to get some information fro...

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Holograms Are Not The Same

Submitted to Contest #68

It was almost time. M13 entered the code into his rover and initiated transmission. As the dish deployed itself over the vehicle in the Earth’s direction, he observed the dark lunar landscape, jumping over its dusty surface in low gravity leaps. The bright dot could now be seen just on the edge of the horizon. He became restless in his spacesuit. “What is she doing?” he asked out loud, speaking to himself. “I’m here now.” M13 turned towards the rover again. F25’s blue hologram floated over the ground, projected by the dish. She wore hi...

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Trapped in paradise

Submitted to Contest #68

The sun, crimson and beautiful, peeked out from the horizon, shining through the clouds, illuminating our faces. “Beautiful isn’t it?” I turned to him, “It is, breathtaking even.” He sighed and leaned against me, his arm draped around my shoulders carelessly. “I wouldn’t want to watch it with anyone else," he said softly. I smiled, “Not even your Aunt Susie?” He chuckled, “Not even Aunt Susie.” “Brady.” I said, more as a statement than a question He looked at me, “Hm?” “We should get back to the boat.” He kissed my forehead...

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The Art of Reading Minds

Submitted to Contest #68

I took a deep breath. My palms were sweating. Fear raced through my veins. Why am I so nervous? It’s just Annie. We’ve been friends for so long, and I know that she will always be there for me. “I’m bisexual,” I finally said.  She looked at me, trying to suppress her smile. She gave up quickly and pulled me in for a hug. “I’m glad you told me,” she said. “I will always support you. You are my best friend, no matter what.”  “Thanks,” I replied, glad to finally get my secret out in the open.  After a few seconds, we pulled...

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