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Creative Writing: Shiny Sun Bar

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"Hey, what's up with that guy? Why is he even here wearing that?"

"He's been here for the better part of the day, just leave him be."

Conversations like that had been going on this corner of town for the last couple of days. The reason for this was that a frequent visitor had taken a liking to the "Shiny Sun Pub", a rundown bar that paid no honor to its name. In fact, the only shining thing in this place was the delusions of its owner and manager.

Sitting with his hair disheveled was a man nearing his 30's. His clouded gaze was locked onto his glass of beer, as if he was currently lost in his thoughts or drunk enough to fall into a state of lethargy. It had been like this for the past few days. He would come early into town before plopping himself into a forgotten corner of this bar. Then, …show more content…

Instead, his eyes drifted towards the ground.

A cold voice echoed from the side of the warm voice, "I'll make it easier for you to remember. Xue Ming, you've been brought to us because you have colluded with the Devil." Slight gasps seemed to come from some people who were still unaware of why the meeting was being held. "Disregarding what you've been taught under our faith, you dealt with a demon and helped him accomplish his despicable goals."

Hands clenching into fists, Xue Ming seemed as if he was about to speak. However, he was stopped by the hand of the old enforcer who placed it onto his shoulder, as if to show that it wasn't his place to speak yet.

"Little Ming, how do you intend to plea?" The warm feminine voice resounded once more, as if she was giving him a chance to redeem himself.

Xue Ming lifted his gaze, a wry smile on his face, as he looked at the silhouette from where the warm feminine voice came.

"Not guilty, I did what had to be done." His voice was firm, lacking any possible guilt.

This time gasps came from everyone in the room except the young female who'd spoken before. Only a sigh could be heard if you focused on her

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