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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023
Submitted to Contest #230
I would often wonder about the smiles on people's faces. Whether they were real or if they were all simply pretend. “Father,” I said. “What is it, Toru?” “When they pretend, does it hurt?” “Pretend what?” “When they pretend to smile?” I watched my father's expression slowly contort as he brought his hand to his face and rubbed at the stubby hairs on his chin. “Why would it hurt Toru?” my father asked. “Wouldn’t it hurt if you tried to be something other than yourself?” My father never answered my question. I was ten...
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