The Killing Tree
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  • Parts 5
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  • Reads 270
  • Votes 52
  • Parts 5
  • Time 18m
Ongoing, First published Dec 19, 2016
"That tree is bad luck."

Those are the words my momma told me when the tree was first sprouting. It had begun its growth the day I was born. Many people told me I was a curse upon our dainty little town in the suburbs of Arizona. Some, though, said I was not the reason the tree had sprouted - though even my family knew that statement was untrue.

The week of my birthday every year, the festival is held. Everyone is forced to come in formal attire, and watch. Watch the chosen ones fall to their knees abruptly.

Everyday of that week, there is 2 chosen ones. One man and woman. Except on the day of my birthday. That day, there is double - 2 women and 2 men. Eyes on them as they fall to their knees. And then everyone's eyes fall on me.

Because I, Iris Forello, planted the Killing Tree.
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