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A Longing Shadow

Submitted to Contest #264

***This is my first time writing a story. So bear with me! Feedback is definitely welcome. You’re all appreciated, and I love to read your work. I’m sorry I have no clue how to properly edit.*** My breath hitches, nearly strangling whatever life I have left barreling through my lungs. A dress whiter than a blanket of snow emerges from an archway of vines. The contrast in colors is almost as breathtaking as the brush of cool air that tantalizes your skin on a winter’s evening. Every head seated in the endless array of rows turns, anticipati...

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A Trip To The Country

Submitted to Contest #264

(some violence to animals)The drive leading to the house must have been a mile long, at least. It was as straight as a die, affording an unashamed view of the estate’s grandeur. On both sides, immaculate lawns stretched away into the distance, punctuated here and there by mossy stone statues of indeterminate subjects – possibly animals. And there up ahead, at the vanishing point, the mansion itself, imposing even from a distance. Behind and in front of us, other limousines swept along in an impressive caravan, neither rushing nor dawdling, r...

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Love and Spooks

Submitted to Contest #264

Love and Spooks “Aaaahh!” screamed Stephanie as she let out a high-pitched shriek of terror as she was greeted by the sight of a rather realistic looking werewolf looking ready to pounce upon entering the two-story house. Behind her a cry of laughter rang out as she felt her friend’s hand rest on her shoulder trying to calm her down. “Easy Steph, it’s just Frank” The werewolf straightened his stance and looked more relaxed now. It looked silly to Amelia to see a werewolf go from a fierce pose to standing casually and waving like a shy kid in...

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In Case You Didn't Know: A Love That Transcends Time

Submitted to Contest #264

There are moments in life when words alone struggle to capture the depth of our feelings. This letter is one such attempt—to distill a love that has grown beyond the ordinary, transcending the boundaries of time and space. From our very first glance in that quiet café to the unspoken promises of forever, this is a testament to a love that is as enduring as it is profound. As you read these words, know that they are more than just words on a screen—they are the echoes of a heart that has found its home in you and a soul that will continue to ...

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An Immortal Oath

Submitted to Contest #264

I felt my nostrils flare in the callous heat of Muhammed Murtala International Airport. A morning of torso invoking chaos at the entry to this structure of aerodynamic potential. The queue winded into an indoor jungle like a tributary entering the Niger River. A patchwork of colored poly-cotton cloth groped the curves of the patted lady with heavy dark cheeks holding her ground in-front. She seemed but another barrier blocking my way to flight FTU550 that would eventually send me to Tel Aviv. Afia’s text jolted my pocket “you get to the...

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A Wedding Feast Like No Other

Submitted to Contest #264

Prompt: Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding. A Wedding Feast Like No OtherI entered the lobby of my apartment building noting that one of the mailboxes was stuffed full of paper. Whoa! It happened to be mine! I thought I had emptied it the other day. Apparently, in my absent mindedness I had ignored the obvious signs of the postman to “please empty your box.” I struggled with my key to retrieve the contents. As I rummaged through the various ads, bills, and political flyers one textured envelope...

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Wedding Vows

Submitted to Contest #264

Greggory Thomas was a moderately happy man. He had a decent job, which he hated; a cheap car without any mechanical issues, a balding spot on the top of his head and a gut which hung lower than he felt was needed. Most importantly, he had a bride-to-be who was just as moderately happy as he was. His life was good and he was a good, yet boring man.  Monica Krill was a liar. They had been together for three years and two months to the day. They met online, then again for coffee. Since the second date, they couldn’t keep their hands off ea...

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Crossroads

Submitted to Contest #264

Wedding bells chimed, and flowers were thrown. She tore a leaf apart, bit by bit, piece by piece. When that was done, she gazed around   the bushes, her eyes drawn to a bush smaller than the others. “Why was it smaller?” she wondered. She directed her eyes to the clouds and studied their texture. Someone nudged her, “The officiant is about to speak.”  "Do you take this man to be your husband, to live together in matrimony…” Her eyes were drawn to a rustle, a little bird hopped out from the bushes and she found herself admiring its ...

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The Blanket of Autumn

Submitted to Contest #264

Autumn had surely laced its rolling hills with the finest of oranges and maroons and had doused its blue canvas above with patches of lilac. There was even an aroma of spiced cardamom and a subtle note of cinnamon and overripe apricots well mixed within the seasoned air.  What a splendid time for a wedding, Lily thought. As if amidst the bitterness of winter and the harsh nature of summer, there is room for the gentle hand of warmth; a blanket that which cocooned this wedding in a delightful comfort. There is something for all individua...

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Maybe Later

Submitted to Contest #264

Maybe LaterbyBurt Sage As usual, I am sitting on my favorite bench overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad. It’s a little after 9 am; the surfers have already packed up and gone, but the tourists haven’t arrived yet. Bill will be joining me soon as he always does these mornings—we both have been retired for about 20 years and we love talking about the good old days and spinning yarns. He was a fire fighter, I was a medical device research guy; we enjoy sharing the things that happened on the job. Speaking of Bill, here he is now. “Hi, ...

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Fatefully Fatal Plus Ones

Submitted to Contest #264

Fatefully Fatal Plus Ones            Rose petals scattered in the shape of a heart atop the hotel bed, the mood set by candles on the bedside tables. Soft music playing from the smart tv, a playlist that had been catered to the past however many years of the young couple that would spend their first night together in the most intimate of ways. These were the things that Kristen and Johnny had always wanted but started to think they’d never find. This was the most excitemen...

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Father of the Bride

Submitted to Contest #264

Maggie settled down in the reserved pew, second from the front. Listening to the organ prelude, she smoothed and re-smoothed the skirt of her new dress. Dove gray or pearl gray, she couldn’t remember what she’d finally decided on. Keep it together, she reminded herself. Do not embarrass your daughter. This day was about Sasha and Devon—those two gung-ho, madly-in-love young folks. She adjusted the pin of her corsage, an ebullient display of lily, chrysanthemum, and baby’s breath.“Go ahead, turn around, have a look,” a familiar quiet voice wh...

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Never Getting Married

Submitted to Contest #264

I hate weddings. There are many people who say that, and don’t really mean it. But I mean it. Let me tell you why:1)   The wedding industry gouges people. They charge astronomical prices for venues, catering, even the chairs people are supposed to sit in, all because they know they can. Capitalism at its finest. 2)   The obligation to invite your creepy uncle even though everyone hates him. No one talks to the creepy uncle or aunt or cousin in decades and yet all of a sudden, you’re expected to invite them to th...

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Two Little Words

Submitted to Contest #264

The story has slight nudity and mention of drowning. If this triggers you, my story may not be for you. He couldn't say the words. Sure, he loved her, but he couldn't, wouldn't say it. She cared for him and felt she could live the rest of her days with him. They had met in 2005, so now, two years later, Tamra wondered why Todd never said, "I love you" back to her. 1995 RaeLynn sat in the passenger seat, and Todd sped around the curves of the country gravel road. The convertible's roof was down, her ponytail blew back in the wind, and the d...

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Bachelor's Buttons

Submitted to Contest #264

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today…wait, that's not my line! A lot of you know me, but for those that don't, I'm Charlie Jorgenson and I'm the Best Man, at least today, but usually the best is our Max. I can see some frantic panic going around the crowd there, since I'm speaking from the altar here, and we have yet to see the bride or groom. There’s only minutes until the ceremony is supposed to start, but before you get too worried, there is still going to be a wedding today! “I have to admit, I am scrambling a bit here. I re...

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