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Weekly Contest #359
“STEP RIGHT UP!!! GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!!! Wanna give it a go, kid?”His eyes light up — but only for a second before his dad pulls him back into the river of people. The man running the game, dressed like he’s been losing a fight with the sun all day, leans back into the shade of his stall.“Maybe next time,” he mutters, then snaps right back into his carnival voice, shouting for the next crowd.“Dad,” the boy tries, “can I play a game?”But his dad doesn’t hear him. The crowd is too loud. The music is too loud. Even the gravel under his littl...
He splashed cold water onto his face, letting it run down his cheeks before leaning in for another handful. The fluorescent bathroom light hummed above him, steady and indifferent, while his pulse did its own uneven rhythm beneath his skin.He grabbed a paper towel, dabbed at the water, tossed it aside."Alright, Ray," he murmured to his reflection. "No need to be nervous."He immediately splashed his face again.Another paper towel. Another slow breath. He straightened his back, squared his shoulders, and looked himself in the eye.The suit fit ...
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