Tag: short story
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Fifty one
“Sadie? What’s going on?” Sadie turned to face Charles, the confusion on her face clear even through her helmet. The red LED on the top of the small device she held in her hand was flashing in time with its erratic beeping as she waved it around in all directions. “I’m… I’m not sure, Charles.”…
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Fifty
Never in my life did I think anyone in my town would cheer after someone died, let alone everyone. But that’s exactly what’s happening today. At eight in the morning, our elderly neighbour passed away; the latest victim of the curse on our town. Her children and husband had already been taken weeks before. I…
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Forty-nine
“Oh, my God.” “This is so… extravagant!” “Such eloquent imagery…” “By the stars, I could faint!” The praise and swoons were endless, flooding over me like a tide as I presented my latest signature piece to the rest of the designers. A simple, ordinary ballgown; minimalism rendered in a smooth, classical blue silk. To the…
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Forty-eight
Many people like to measure affection using their arms. They like to spread them out as wide as possible, and tell the other person, “I love you this much!” Does that mean taller people love more deeply than shorter ones? Do people with longer fingers get a few more inches of love than everyone else?…
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Forty-seven
I keep my eyes screwed shut, groaning as I lift my hand to my forehead and rub it, as if that would stop my brain from pounding against my skull. My mouth is bone-dry, my throat isn’t faring much better, and my lips feel like they’re ready to simply peel off my face, leaving me…
A Forsworn Fantasy 