​Escaping Life
by Tammy Horvath

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The headlights of cars driving on the road below shone brightly in the darkness.

Behind the highway glared the small city’s red, green, and yellow lights.

Twinkling stars filled the dark blue sky above.

Wind whistling through the trees made the leaves rustle.

The sweet smell of perfume, blown by the slight gusts of wind, filled the air.

Crickets chirped loudly in the darkness.
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It was a great escape from the world below.

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