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Answer
He woke up to the feel of the shackles on his wrists, and tested them quietly in the dark. The harsh clink of them immediately brought stillness on his part — he didn’t breathe for as long as he could … Continue reading
Sorry, not sorry
I’m not sorry about the toast. I’m not sorry about the wedding. I’m not sorry about the fake priest. I’m not sorry about switching the donors. I’m not sorry about Ramon. I’m not sorry about Kevin. I’m not sorry about … Continue reading
Was there a thought about
I must be wrong let me take a poll let me check the facts let me understand let me clear my throat let me figure this out let me understand let me let me
And then everyone else came in
You’ll never get better or figure it out later, they said. I’m just so lonely, she said. I just want to be understood, she said. He stares over my shoulder and he is judging. He is deciding what I am … Continue reading
What Have I Gotten Myself Into (This Time)
Blood pounding, spine tingling, heart racing, eye twitching, don’t run don’t fight don’t panic don’t flee — deep breath deep breath deep breath deep breath — it’s only supposed to be fun, after all, don’t you see?