Tag: writing
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Day 8: Frail
“I’m going to be the best!” Solar yells from his open window, causing a bird to fly out of a tree in his backyard. “They won’t know what’s coming for them!” “You won’t know what’s coming for you if you don’t come down for breakfast!” Solar’s mom yells up the stairs to his room. It’s…
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Day 4: Freeze
The warmth of childhood. He loves playing, learning, laughing. At such a young age, he doesn’t know what bad really feels like. The worst thing that’s happened to him is scraping his knee. His mom kisses it better. He goes on his way and continues playing, learning, laughing.
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Day 5: Build
The group looks ill-prepared for their surroundings: clean clothes that aren’t meant for work, a lack of supplies, a general look of cluelessness, and word has it that they’re from the big city. They’ve been out in the middle of nature for a few days and nothing much seems to have changed. They go into…
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Day 3: Bait
Imagine waking up first thing in the morning and not be in a rush to get to work. I picture being able to see the sun through my closed eyes, but not having to worry that I’m going to be late for anything. Sleeping in instead of asking someone if they need help. I just…
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