Aerin-kate Dolan

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“Housebound” by Aerin-kate Dolan

Submitted to Contest #194

Isolation becomes viscous once days roll into weeks. The dog and I had spent the first mornings poised toward the front door, as though at any moment the handle would tug down and there you’d be — smiling through a soaked hood, shaking off your umbrella before stamping your boots on the mat, “Well, that took a little longer than I expected.” I wanted it to be homely for your return. The over-anxious welcome of the dog scratching at your shins. The comforting kiss from your wife after a long day. But there were no late callers. ...

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