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Weekly Contest #157
Newman watched the second hand scale the face of the clock on the cabin’s yellow pine wall. You always think there’s enough time. The thought sparked an ironic smile and a weary shake of Newman’s head. His fingers itched for a cigarette despite 12 years of abstinence. He drummed them on the tabletop. The craving eased. But not the anger. The hollow wail of a siren in the distance warned him he’d be leaving soon. Right now, he needed a pair of pants to put on, a clean shirt—this one was filthy—and a phone. A shower? Yeah, that would be nice. ...
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