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Challenge of the Week #55: Write a story of 200 words or more about a stranger. The most masterfully written piece, as voted and determined by the Prose team, will be crowned winner and receive $200. Quality beats quantity, always, but numbers make things easier for our judges, so share, share, share with friends, family, and connections. #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit
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Him

The radiant ball of fire in the sky hit my face as I paced to class. The more I stood under it, the more my worries festered. The only thing I cared about now was whether I was worth living another day on this half-dead planet. My life was deteriorating and I could no longer hold on.

Today was the day that I decided to end it all.

My headphones are glued into my ears and I stared at the floor. I did not want to listen to the happiness that surrounded me. At this point, I had no motivation to continue. 

For a strange reason, my brain told me to look up.

I did as I was told.

A man, who appeared to be my age, slowly walked towards me. Our gazes met and I was instantly lost in his eyes. They soothed the depths of my troubled soul and his smile tingled my heart. I saw his lips form words, but I couldn’t make out what they were.

Our shoulders brushed past each other and our spark disappear. 

I immediately turned, but he was not there.

I don't know what he told me, but I had to find out, even if I had to keep living.   

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Regret

I gave up my entire dream for you, yet we broke apart.

What did it cost me?

My value in life.  

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