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Submitted to Contest #66
John packed his suitcase carefully, quietly, conscious of every small noise he made.His wife of eighteen years and his two sons sat downstairs. He could hear the TV babbling loudly. Sweat gathered on his brow as he eased around their small bedroom, only packing those clothes that he knew would not be missed.He wanted to give no sign that he was leaving for the last time tonight. He felt pleased at the idea of his wife’s tears at his departure. He was sorry he wouldn’t be around to see that.The past month had blurred in his mind. Things happe...
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