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The Loneliest Program In The World
Somewhere in the background, his secretary was talking, her voice drowning into the dull hum of shoulds and musts, appointments and responsibilities. On his screen and in the inbox and in the voicemail and at home were a dozen messages … Continue reading
Too Much Time on Her Hands
There are a hundred thousand or more games and variations on games that can be played by yourself, or with yourself, if you want to play both sides. She was good at all of them, having been able to spend … Continue reading
Kitten
After hanging up the phone and curling up, he couldn’t get himself to sleep, couldn’t find comfort in the loneliness, couldn’t get settled, even when the kitten crawled up into his lap and attempted to nuzzle him for no reason. … Continue reading
Awkward Conversation
“…Thank you for coming ba–” “Please. Stop. I’m only in here because Danae thinks you’re going to tell me something important.” “Yes — I am.” “Then let it out.” “Terrance, I’ll only ask you this once. Speak to my wife … Continue reading
Please Don't
Snow has come, falling thickly on the ground, melting in the sun, freezing at night, and falling again. Tiny, nearly-dry flakes, and big wet clumps of them; children have snowball fights, make forts — people sled, snowshoe, and generally enjoy … Continue reading