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Christine Szczesniak

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Sticky Situations

Submitted to Contest #319

The world's fastest weapon, once again rendered completely useless. I tug gently, and then a little harder, but I already know it won’t work. Surprisingly, it’s not the first time, and I’m positive it won’t be the last. Creeping forward along my branch, I wind it back in, hoping as I get closer to the tangle I’ll be able to work it free. The cricket I was aiming for hops merrily beneath me, scampering away free while I try to dislodge. Stupid cricket. Why couldn’t he just stay still? As I meander forward, I trail the ground for something ne...

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