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The Truth

Submitted to Contest #61

Daniel Myers got out of bed at seven a.m. as usual. He prepared himself for work and headed downstairs to the kitchen. “Good morning, Danny,” His mom said as he walked past her as she was sitting at the table. “Morning, Mom.” “You’re heading out already, son?” “I have to. They are having some problems down at the office.” “That company would be in the ground by now if it weren’t for you and your dedication.” “This is what happens when hard work and a couple of degrees come together.” “I’m proud of you. Have you spoken to your siblings lately...

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Goodbye

Submitted to Contest #61

What’s wrong with me? or What’s wrong with you? I tried my best to fit in, to be part of the pack, but yet I rushed away. Am I not good enough or I just stand different? When I was getting older, I finally realized that being true of me is that I need. It’s so much funny to saw what you did. When I tried to be the same, you told me that I wasn’t myself, and when I accept myself as me then you said that I full of flaws. Too different, too freak, too oh too. When the dawn got rid of the darkness, I decide that I would rather be thrown by soci...

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Cleaner Air.

Submitted to Contest #61

January 23: The hollows. Personally, I hate drawn out introductions, but I guess this is the beginning of the end of the world. To whoever is reading this, that is if we don’t all end in flames, my name is Phoebe Cathrine and I lost most of my senses three years ago. My eyesight is completely gone, doomed to throw me into a void of sightless behaviors, such as burning my fingertips and dropping various items that might never be returned to me. My friend Miles Reyes helps me with tasks that are far too embarrassing to list. My sight dog Hades...

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Callum in the wrong era

Submitted to Contest #61

Callum preferred his coffee fresh, hot, and noir. He slicked his hair with the obnoxious beehive look even few women dared to wear. Though he was cocky and covered with leather, he was unfortunately for him, too modern to be in the wrong twenties. The busy coffee shop proving Callum a disservice. “Sup toots,” Callum called as he approached the counter “what’s the special?” “Coffee?” Lisa rolled her eyes, her sarcasm going unnoticed by the pylon in front of her. “Noir, baby. Just the way I like it.” Callum popped his collar and bubbleg...

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Magnolia

Submitted to Contest #61

It was Matt's 11th birthday. He had been looking forward to this day for what seemed like forever to a boy of his age. Not because he wanted the presents or the party, or even the Arsenal themed birthday cake that was waiting for him on the kitchen table. What he was looking forward to was seeing his father. He had promised Matt that he would be there on his birthday. Matt glared out of his bedroom window, waiting, overlooking his neatly paved driveway, anticipating his father's car to come cruising down the adjacent road and pull into the d...

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Blast To The Past!

Submitted to Contest #61

​A child was born on October 2nd, 1998. She was named Monay. She had a pretty good childhood, I must say. She loved to draw and she loved to play. She loved taking trips and sightseeing on beautiful days. ​In her teens, Monay went to many places and saw many things. She had many childhood friends and good childhood memories. She kept in touch with her buddies for a while, but her interests began to drift. She wanted so much to live in the past, but the tables had started to shift. In Monay's eyes, her friends grew up too fast; they got marri...

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Girl like me

Submitted to Contest #61

I woke up to my phone ringing like it's going to blast , I picked it up and I heard her yelling "Day after tomorrow we have a school reunion and you are coming ". I said "but.... " "No buts and if 's you are coming and that's final" and she hung up. Commanding right, but I love her. She's my bestie Maya, the only good memory from my high school. By the way I am Samantha, a strong, beautiful, independent young woman. But was I always like this? No! Well I definitely don't want to go to the reunion but Maya is stubborn and is insisting me to g...

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When Letter for School Reunion Arrived

Submitted to Contest #61

When the letter from his former school arrived asking him to attend its reunion, he jumped up in the air like his ten year old kid. His son would have laughed; Mariam could call him mad. She always did, even in normal times.  Reunion meeting of his school? A letter after so many years? He passed his hands over the envelope to see, feel the texture; whether it was true or a figment of his imagination. Yes, there it was a white envelope with a stamp and his name typed in block letters. Respectable institutions, individuals, still did...

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Falling Back In Love

Submitted to Contest #61

It takes her back to freshman year. It was the potent smell of burning, fall leaves that made the air around her whirl with nostalgia, as it began to take her back to the moment she met him.  College was a time where Katie didn’t know what her future held. She was constantly wondering what her life would amount to be like and what events would unfold in order to get her there. It was a bonfire; the very first college party she ever attended. Being forced by her three roommates, Katie was not looking forward to a night full of trouble...

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Box of Memories (sequel to "Breaking with Tradition")

Submitted to Contest #61

When the clutter in your basement looks more like rising floodwaters, it's time to go down there and deal with it. Building an ark to escape in would only be a way of avoiding the inevitable. And, besides, God would probably want me to go out into the world and collect all the animals, two by two. No thanks. I'd rather deal with the clutter.I opened the basement door and looked down the stairs. The only clear area was the path from the bottom of the stairs to the washer and dryer. The path was walled-in by piles of clutter almost up to my hi...

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Blooming Love

Submitted to Contest #61

Sarah walked to school, sipping her extra dark coffee, the hot liquid burning her tongue. She winced and blew on the coffee. Today was going to be a long day. She listened to the cheerful birds chirping and the silent crunch of the leaves beneath her feet. she glanced at some beautiful pink flowers and stopped, smelling them deeply. Her mind went back to the past. She was 15 then. She smelled the flowers and sat down on the bench. That's when she first saw him. His thick dark hair waving in the gentle breeze, his eyes focused on the book he ...

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Grandma's House

Submitted to Contest #61

“Are you ready?” She swallowed hard. The whole ride up, she was trying to forget where they were going. Now, the car pulled into the driveway and she had no choice. “Bailey.” Her mother’s tone was short. Insistent. “Yeah.” Bailey followed behind her mom up the concrete path, her feet remembering the way but her heart pulling her back. Ahead of her, she heard the jangling of keys, a lock turning and the front door being opened. Hesitantly, Bailey followed her inside the familiar doorway. Everything was how her Grandmother had left it. ...

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His Misunderstanding

Submitted to Contest #61

Amelia yawned a little, and closed her eyes, listening silently to the serene sound of birds chirping as the sun shone brightly. She wanted to stay in bed all day but Waggles had another plan. Waggles was her pet, a golden retriever. He jumped on the bed, hovering her and licking her face. This was a Waggles’ part of a daily routine waking Amelia up.‘’Okay boy! I am up!’’ Amelia groaned, but couldn’t help but smile at her little pet, she called Waggles.Waggles jumped off her and was wiggling his tail. A sign to deliver he was happy waking up...

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Aashi Dey's Peach "Punch"

Submitted to Contest #61

Had she been sore that day? That was a phase that seemed to have passed long ago.  She spent these days being rather desolate. She sat against the cane sofa, the atmosphere in the living room was that of ecstatic happiness, excitement and pomp. It had been years since she witnessed anything of that sort, though she was away, she could say, there wasn't much happening at home. Her mom, dad and brother had attained almost a saintly devotion, they had been thriving, her brother was preparing for what most people claim to be amongst the tou...

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My 12th Birthday Anniversary

Submitted to Contest #61

Write about a character discovering something new about their past that changes how they remember an important moment. My 12th Birthday Anniversary I was on a Saturday, some thirty plus years ago. I was turning twelve and the excitement was fever-pitch. And your birthday takes an extra dimension when it falls on a weekend when no one has some work-related excuses not to spoil you. As I opened my eyes that morning, I knew it was going to be a blast. I was the star of the day. I also knew my parents were going to surprise me – they had do...

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