Short Story Contest: Finalist #12

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Tiny Red Donut by Augustina Rius
Richard Montgomery High School - Montgomery County, Maryland

When I left my parents’ house for good, I took five things with me… I took my binoculars, my bug kit, my backpack, my lucky pebble and some water. I get thirsty quickly in summer! As I left the house, I said “Bye Mama! See you never!” and slammed the door shut. The echo followed me down the hall of our apartment complex. I rushed down the mud-tracked stairs, leaving fresh prints to guide my mom - just in case she got worried. It was a beautiful day out, and the sun glimmered on the water puddles along the road.

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