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Submitted to Contest #186
The alarm sounds, calling me to begin my day. Eyes still closed, I blindly swing my arm in its general direction, eager to stop its incessant beeping. I slowly sit up, stretching my achy muscles taut like a rope. I open my eyes and tiptoe to the bathroom across the hall. I am so tired, maybe a shower will help wake me up. The hot water feels so good on my tired body. I wash my hair and enjoy the light scent from my shampoo. Wash, rinse, repeat. I dry off and catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Clean hair, a fresh start. Too bad my ...
TW:suicide “What does it matter, anyway?” “Well…it matters to me. You matter to me.” “That’s ridiculous. You don’t even know me.” “You’re right, We don’t know each other. My name is Dee. What’s your name?” “My name doesn’t matter. Now please, leave me alone.” “I would normally do just that, but seeing as how I just happened upon you standing on the edge of this bridge all alone, I feel some kind of moral obligation to stop and talk to you tonight.” “That’s ridiculous. I’m not your problem. I release you of any guilt you have in...
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