Stories tagged “scarlet”
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Departed
The chicken wire fence was gnarled; it bloomed outward in a metallic flower of sharp, rubicund-tipped edges. Something thick and heavy had encompassed the atmosphere. Outlines and shapes seemed dull and colorless. The building before her was whitewashe...
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Second Banana
“You know, Robin,” Will observed. “I think that I would like to lead the raid on the Sheriff of Nottingham’s storehouse tomorrow.” “No problem,” Robin replied. “But are you sure? Whoever pulls off that ra...
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Blood-Red Paint
He splashed the red paint onto the canvas. He had to work quick. The paint he was using seemed to dry faster than he wanted, but it gave such a rich hue. He worked for hours. When he began to sweat profusely from the exertion, he decided to take a brea...