Dustin Hartuv

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“Shortsighted” by Dustin Hartuv

Submitted to Contest #210

“She needs to see a doctor.” “Kathy, she’s fine! It’s just a phase. She’s a kid—that’s what they do. They like to imagine and play games and make-believe and—” “You know what, fine. Then you go talk to her. Ask her to play her game with her and see how she responds.” Her lips were dripping with sarcasm. Mary Leib knew her daughter better than anyone, and her recent behavior was no phase. Her husband refused to accept that their daughter needed help. It all started when they received a letter in the mail. Lily had been the first to fin...

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