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Bugsey Musser

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The Journalist's Dilemma

Submitted to Contest #278

Christy’s breaths were miniscule. The beeps on the electrocardiogram weren’t as frequent as they once were. I looked at my fiancée’s mangled body on the hospital bed, trying not to cry. Our wedding was next week, but now, it seems like it’s not happening. Her head turned slowly to me. “Bruce,” she said through gasps. “I… I’m sorry.” “Honey, it’s not your fault,” I replied. “It was just an accident.” “No, Bruce. I… I shouldn’t have drank.” “What?” I never got a response, but I knew what she was talking about. With a flatline on the heart moni...

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