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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2024
Submitted to Contest #252
The dining room is full of patrons this morning. I avoid eye contact as I walk through rows of tables, wearing the fake smile that’s become as integral to my uniform as the starched white shirt and black tie. Nausea chews through my stomach like a swarm of rats, but I ignore it, walking with purpose through the cramped spaces between tables. If I get this right, no one will notice the sweat on my face or that my hands shake as I take away dirty plates and soiled flatware. Maybe if I move quickly enough, they’ll just see someone working hard....
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