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The Anatomy of a Ghost

The digital clock on the bedside table flickered, the red segments bleeding into the stagnant air of the room: 3:14 AM. To Julian, the numbers didn’t just mark the passage of time; they felt like a pulse, a mechanical heart beating out the final seconds of a life he was about to discard. In less than two hours, the first shift of the world would begin to stir. The neighbor’s gravel would crunch under the weight of a truck, the birds would start their mindless, frantic chirping, and the door to this room would be opened by a hand that expecte...

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The Glass House

Jon Currey

Weekly Contest #310

Part I: The ActThe apartment was too clean.Not just tidy—sterile, as if Alina had scoured away every molecule of memory. White walls, muted grey furnishings, not a frame out of place. The air smelled of antiseptic lemon, a scent she’d grown to rely on more than Liam’s cologne. She had once thought it calming. Now, it buzzed faintly in her nose like a low electrical hum.She moved through the space without sound, barefoot on polished wood, her steps careful, her breathing shallow.Liam was sprawled on the couch, laptop open on his knees. “Thai ...

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To give you a little bit of a "snapshot" of my life: I live in Texas, though my schedule is probably a bit different than most people you know. I actually work the overnight shift, so while most of the world is sleeping, I’m busy at work, and I’m usually heading to bed just as the sun is coming up! It’s a unique way to live, but it definitely makes the quiet hours of the morning feel a bit more peaceful.
When I’m not working (or sleeping!), I’m usually keeping up with sports. I’m a big fan of American football and hockey, so there’s almost always a game on my TV depending on the season. If I’m not watching sports, I’m probably catching a movie or trying out something new in the kitchen. I really enjoy cooking and experimenting with different recipes when I have the time.
Since this is my first time writing, I’d love to learn more about you. What does a typical day look like for you? Do you have any favorite hobbies, or perhaps a go-to meal that you love to cook? I’m open to hearing about pretty much anything!