Alice Leclair

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“Wrinkled Reflection” by Alice Leclair

Submitted to Contest #47

“Just say it,” you silently reminded yourself. You knew you’d regret it if you didn’t. After an hour of staring at your own reflection, like a train wreck, unable to look away, unable to speak the words, you finally retreated to the bedroom. As you collapsed on the bed, staring at the ceiling, you wondered how anyone could be as pitiful as you. A simple request. A simple action. Just the words, “I am beautiful,” into a mirror. You couldn’t do it.  It shouldn’t be hard to say. “Ahhh-eeee eeeh-mmmm,” you quietly began, slowly rolling thr...

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