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Submitted to Contest #160
I sit on the counter of the gas station, sneakers tucked up neatly to avoid the racks of chocolate bars and lollipops, with a textbook balanced on my knees. "You have to get down if a customer comes in," says Ophelia, poking my leg. "Yes, ma'am," I say, not looking up, focusing instead on deciphering the illustrations depicting plant reproduction. She shoves my shoulder. "There's no point in you being here if you won't talk to me. Go home if you want to study." I snap the book shut and look up at her. "Is that so? My presence isn't enough?" ...
Submitted to Contest #138
I am tired. I am so tired. I run my hands through my hair and move to open the blinds all the way, letting the last of the sunset into my apartment. I switch on all the lights, even the small one in the oven and the one inside my closet. I feed my fish, watch the bubbles rise from their pale lips. The little red one snakes quickly around the tank while the lazy gold one hides in the artificial plants. I dip a finger in the water to make sure it isn’t getting too warm in the stuffy apartment. It’s not, thank god. I wash my hands thoroug...
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