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Hunted: A Short Story

She waited in the shadows, staring at the five people through red eyes. She stood as still as a statue, not wanting to draw any attention to herself. After a few moments, the group separated, three went one way and two went the opposite. Her prey was within the pair. He had abandoned her, turned… Continue reading Hunted: A Short Story

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Gone: A Short Story

He wasn’t coming back. I knew he wasn’t, but I wanted him too. I was desperate for him tocome back, back to my arms, back to me… My love was gone, pulled away from me. He had been conscripted to go fight in the war;there was no way out of it. He was yanked out… Continue reading Gone: A Short Story

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A Powerful Cause: A Short Story

Courage. It’s hard to have it sometimes. I’m the first to admit I’m a rather cowardly person. I prefer agreeing with others to avoid confrontation, staying at home to avoid people, and remaining quiet to avoid awkward conversations. I’ve always been known as the quiet girl, the shy girl. I prefer it that way –… Continue reading A Powerful Cause: A Short Story