Dustin Softman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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“Wishbone ” by Dustin Softman

Submitted to Contest #30

A long triangular shadow had formed between the wall and the mirror. The closer I got the darker it became. By the time it was in arm’s reach the shaft had lost any discernible tone and the wall behind completely vanished. I reached out and picked it up. The shadow was surprisingly warm and soft to the touch, it reminded me of the old wishbones we used to leave out on the kitchen window sill to dry. It had that porous malleability of bone, it was strong but could be broken with enough intent. Nothing replaced the shadow, the area...

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Today I feel fresh as a haricot bean plucked straight from its tin and washed clean of its brine.