B.C. Barlow

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“Frost Bite” by B.C. Barlow

Submitted to Contest #77

“1, 2, thr...please, please stop.” He drew in a deep breath, filling his lungs with the frigid air of what was only moments ago a warm summer night. A heavy drop of water dangled from the edge of the spout and fell into the empty tub. PLINK... The sound of the splattering droplet was like a pistol at the beginning of a race. He started to count again. “1,2,3,4,5….” Mark counted aloud. Each number that rolled off his terrified tongue reminded him that he was still here, he was still alive. “Dad, why do you have to go ...

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