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Before and after.
I've noticed on Prose, many writers have a talent for cramming a big story into a short story. We know that something has happened before. We know that something will happen after this event. That's my challenge. Write a scene so we can wonder what happened before and what is coming next. Min 15 words... to infinity.
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GaryEnglish
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Touch and Go

His footsteps echoed down the long title corridor.

I looked at the body, surrounded by blood and tins. Still breathing shallow breaths.

My legs flexed, longing to chase him. But the girl was still alive. She needed help.

I took out my phone and dialed.

"He's done it again! You need to get here now!"

I touched the girl's face, pale and clammy. This would be touch and go.

I picked up my bag and walked away.

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