Short Story Contest: Finalist #10

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Untitled by Maria-Lynn Okanlawon
Richard Montgomery High School, Montgomery Maryland

“Don’t open the box,” my father always told me, whenever I even looked at the red paisley chest that rested in the cache he claims is our safe place only to be used in times of distress.

“Dad, considering it’s only me and you don’t you think I too should know what’s in the box in case of ‘distress’?” Chaya challenged.

“No.” Leo said bluntly.

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