Ben Pierce

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“Casseroles and Serial Killings” by Ben Pierce

Submitted to Contest #117

TW: BloodEverything was ready for the ritual. The civic center’s basement was swept, the dark robes were ironed, and the potluck had gone off without the hitch. The residents of Shady Grove had begun to recognize perceived threats to their way of life, and thanks to the diligent organizing by PTA president Jaclyn Crosby, the ritual was prepared. People in dark robes and khakis milled about the room, making small talk about the high school’s football team, their kids’ college searches, and whatever else distracted them from the unconscious te...

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Big fan of both Rothko and Wilco. Not sure what else to say, my life is governed by media consumption.