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Weekly Contest #287
(Reader discretion is advised. This story contains instances of violence, blood, tragedy, and foul language.) It is tea time. The highlight of Mr. O’Brian’s morning: his alarm wakes him at 6:00 AM sharp. This is usually the only time he finds solace—something special before his 9-5 slog, before the black suit and tie carry him away and drown him in paperwork. “Ahh!” he exhales with satisfaction, placing his two pale feet delicately onto the soft brown carpet of his bedroom floor. “Tea!” he shouts. For Mr. O’Brian lives alone. ...
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