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Weekly Contest #305
This story contains mentions of suicidal ideation and alcohol abuse. Please take care while reading. “You know what? I’m done with this shit. I refuse to subject myself to this awful situation anymore.” I stand up, adjust my jacket a bit, grab my bag, and leave my parents’ flat. I don’t even feel the need to slam the door behind me. I do it anyway, for good measure. As I walk towards the metro station, I think about the dumbfounded look on my mother’s face. I can still hear my brother’s annoying voice in my ear. He’s always complaining abo...
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