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Submitted to Contest #280
“It needs… more.”“I can’t.”“Of course you can.”“I actually can’t this time.”“You say that every time.”“I’m empty. My soul’s empty.”“You say that every time.”“I’m spent.”“I haven’t heard that word in a while.”“Yeah, it’s a good one. I haven’t used it in a while.”“I don’t think I’ve ever used it in conversation before.” “You should try sometime.”“Stop stalling.”“I can’t do this!”“Your music has got to come from somewhere.”“Grief.”“Not every time.”“Well lately, yes.”“Maybe so, but I’ve heard you write about other things.”“Name some, then.”...
Submitted to Contest #72
Oliver U.S. sat up in bed. He looked over at the little grey alarm clock beeping at him to get up. It was 6:00 A.M. on a Monday morning. He turned to have his feet dangling off the bed. He slipped his shoes on and went to go look at the schedule. Just like it was ten years ago, the list read: 1) Brush teeth. 2) Go to the restroom. 3) Get dressed. 4) Eat breakfast. 5) Make coffee. 6) Get mail. 7) Go to work. Everyday, the same. After following the first five steps, Oliver stepped outside, coffee in hand. He went out to the mailbox that read,...
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