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Dylan Sklar

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The Overwhelming Responsibility of Coming Home

Submitted to Contest #329

Colin shovels nondescript casserole onto his plate, the spoon clanking on the ornate china. The sound seems to echo for ages in the stuffy wood-paneled kitchen.“Sorry,” he mumbles behind a sheepish smile. There isn’t a response. Colin’s smile falls as he picks up a fork and turns towards the dining table. His eyes scan the seats for his best option. Front left? Next to his dad's half-empty bottle, no good. Far end? Maybe, but he’s always felt weird sitting at the head of the table. He decides to take a chance beside his grandmother and sets ...

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