A. R. Millner

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“Farewell” by A. R. Millner

Submitted to Contest #207

The grip on the cold butcher knife in my right hand is firm, calming against my fiery skin. I'm standing under the fluorescent lights looking towards the double doors, taking deep breaths, counting down the seconds in my head and straining my ears, waiting for the telltale noise of steps approaching to jump into action. It's almost time, I can feel the buzz of the anticipation through my body, muscles tensing and senses sharpening. It doesn't matter how many times I went through the same routine already, the feeling doesn't get old; if anyth...

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I could read the toilet paper if there were words printed in it. Wise words of course, there's enough s**t on there already.