Stories tagged “mistake”
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weekend with the inlaws
It was at that point he realised that maybe he had gone too far. Sure, it was an accident – a terrible thing to have done, but in his mind there was no other option. He could’ve hidden it elsewhere, but at that time the kitchen fridge seeme...
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Cupid's Mistake
Alani picked up the scattered books with a customary sigh. Why does my taste in literature have to be so heavy? “Can I give you a hand with that?” a deep voice asked from above her. Ugh. Another guy. “No, I’ve got it,” she...
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Just Don't
When I walked out of the high school staffroom, it was like walking into the past. Then I saw the pictures on the wall and realized it was walking into the past. There, in the last set of Grad photos, was my friend Julie who had graduated the year befo...
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A Burden on the Family
Home. Always at home. I’m a slob, sitting around all day. I rarely move from the sofa, and whenever I do, it feels like I’m only getting fatter. Counterintuitive, to be sure. But it’s fairly well kept me in my place. People don’...
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The Book
The first time she had seen it, it was a wet, bedraggled thing, and she had wanted little to do with it. She hadn’t picked it up – Rowan had. “Saya,” he had said, brown eyes bright, “look at the patterns on the front. This...
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Backspace
There was no doubt in my mind, she was looking at me. The most beautiful woman I’d seen. Ever. And she was staring at me from across the bar. I knew I needed to make my move. I stuck my fingers in my drink, wetted my hair back , got up and start...
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alarm
noisome noisome noisome noisome … The contraption sat in a corner of Martin’s workbench muttering to itself and emitting noxious fumes, which of course was fitting. noisome noisome noisome What was supposed to be a talking and sweet-smellin...
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Shart Attat!
“Oh, Shart!” “Huh-what?! Henry, did you say shark? Is there a shark? Henry, the children!” “No, honey, I didn’t see a shark.” “Then why did you say shark?” “Sigh. I didn’t.” “...
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What Did I Do Wrong?
It was quiet in the room. It was a haunting silence and she could not bear it. “Would you look at me?” she asked. He didn’t answer, nor did his lovely eyes gaze at her. “I’m sorry,” she said, once again, talking alon...
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What Did I Do Wrong?
The next morning whizzed by. The happenings of last night stuck to Kacey’s memory like glue. She sat in class, with her supple lips parted, forming a small smile. Wes hadn’t come to class today. She was worried, but she couldn’t focus...
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What Did I Do Wrong?
How could he tell her? Wes sat on his bed, like he had last night, pondering about his secret. His secret barely came back to haunt him, but now since this happened, all he could think about was his mistake. It was a vile and gross mistake. He decided ...
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That's the Funny Thing
Ryan Taylor jerked up from his hospital bed exclaiming, “What?” “What your boss is trying to tell you, bird brain, is that you got the wrong pair of sisters,” said the little sister as she walked in with her older sister right b...
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Momentary Drag: June 12 2010
Repeat Please The sign flashed in a neon blaze a couple of millimeters away in my sight. Repeat Please It flickered, momentarily allowing the blank space behind my eyes to cool before appearing again. It seemed my time had run out. Repeat Please “...
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Cassiopeia
With a chair on the dock, I stare at the stars. By this time, the fire on the beach is beginning to die out and the mosquitos are taking over. My thoughts are elsewhere though. The night stars twinkle so bright they reflect of the glassy water. Out her...
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Levels of Failure
“…technical difficulties resulting in life support failure. Please stay calm and make your way in an orderly fashion to a designated exit area.” The voice coming over the loud speakers was female, slightly British and sounded pleased ...
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Playing for Keeps
Lee lashed out with his foot, polished black shoe catching Ryan in the face. The young man stumbled clutching his head and then crumpled to the ground. “What did I tell you?” The asian mobster snarled. “You get sacked in the third qua...
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Cut From the Team
Ryan tried to roll away. Lee’s free hand darted out and grabbed a fistful of loose jersey, holding it tight. “Hold out your hand, or you will lose an eye. That is another punishment from where I come from. A punishment for those who are too...
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My mistake
The human Rae rode along in battered silence, coursing along every back alley, drainage ditch, and dirt path she could find. Her mechanical steed said little. The human Violet meanwhile took a direct route towards home, intent on reclaiming what normal...