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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019
Submitted to Contest #19
DISREGARDING THE PIERCING EYES of my fellow last minute Christmas-sale shoppers, I toss my shopping basket onto the checkout stand, only feeling moderate remorse. The clerk finishes charging the older man in front of me, saying his goodbyes and happy holidays before transitioning his focus to me. He’s frozen for a few seconds with his mouth agape, but he ultimately accepts his fate. He reaches a hand into my basket, pulling out three boxes of classic hot chocolate mix. Holding the box to his eyes to read the bold lettering he remarks, ...
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