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Posted in Short Story on Mar 13, 2026

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Eh? Just Living

Weekly Contest #346

It was the day before, that momentous day, when my future would be decided. I likened it to being in a stickup. So I bought a chocolate bar, but I didn't eat it. Then I took a bus just to see the scenery. Went there and came back. So slack we were, just two lumps on a seat, neither here nor there.But I couldn't help but argue with my companion. About everything. At least at first. though she had this effect on me. She'd be offended, then turn it into a joke.She'd say, "There's nothing to be afraid of. Try, try again. never give up!"And it ce...

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