Charis Negley

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“To Reap and Shatter” by Charis Negley

Submitted to Contest #104

  “Are you coming tonight?” The boy wriggled with discomfort under his father’s sure stare, neglecting to meet his eyes. His father sighed, and the boy detected the disappointment behind the simple sound. “You don’t have to. That’s why I asked.”  The boy crossed his arms over his chest self-consciously. “I didn’t like it last time. Everyone was so sad.” His father squatted to his height, cupping his round cheek in his calloused palm. “You make them happier, Marat. They’re more at ease when they see a child with me.” Marat shook his...

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