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Sanja Trpkovska

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Weekly Contest #347

The husband, or not, was staring at me in Dubrovnik traffic. It was the husband. I decided that within the first thirty seconds. And yet, at the Ploče Gate, I also had to admit that in a line of overheated cars everybody starts to look familiar. The translation of “Ploče” is boards. I liked that redundant fact immediately. Maybe because of the whole crowded scene: scooters, motorbikes, e-bikes, regular bikes, Yugos, Fiats, Maseratis, hotel vans, and his assertive SUV with aggressive Belgrade plates wedged into the old Croatian stone. He sat ...

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Consent

Weekly Contest #341

I. THE SEARCH “Do we really have to?” Number 2 asked.“This morning, I said yes. At lunch I said yes.”“No.”The rejection landed between their boots—they almost stopped. Neither wanted to be the first to break pace.“‘No’ what? What do you want me to say?” Number 1 pressed his tongue to the back of his teeth.“You said ‘some things are inevitable’.”“We’ve got six minutes. Spare me the semantics, would you?” Number 1 flexed his jaw. “Now, keep running.”They ran. They were losing sunlight. Neither was built for woods, especially not in the dark. O...

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The Fleet Master Memoir

Weekly Contest #328

I hear my voice as an echo. “Hey, Mom! I’m here.”She’s swiping the screen, but I can’t see her. Not yet. The static stops.“Leo? Honey? Why is this not working?”That’s Mom, hissing at her monitor. Her safety lens is still on. My dad used it last, for sure. He always covers the camera. Doesn’t like the machine to watch his face while he’s on Pinterest.“Let me call you back.”I let her.Since she retired, they are always on vacation. Rule number one while on holiday: you keep in touch. Every two to three days. Beach photos in between. Smiling fac...

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Weekly Contest #327

Subject: Re: Availability of Tooth Fairy Model Resented Human Buyer, You woke up today in a world built on limited offers. Even the wizards use promo codes these days, ribboned with automated empathy emails. Today, a simple question:” Is this economy tooth fairy still in stock?” You hit send. You don’t overthink it. Not yet. For your enchantment never comes with a discount. And you have a milestone party to organize. Your world is small. Confined. Contained, if you will. Not unpleasant though, you do follow the guidelines. Similar to others...

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