E.A. Ridley

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“The Circus Is Always In Town ” by E.A. Ridley

Submitted to Contest #224

I can’t sleep. The rising sun leaks through my bedroom window as I toss and turn in bed. The sound of the morning birds chirping indicates the point of no return. I’ve been here before. This time it’s not due to a drug filled all nighter. Sadly, that is not the case. Rather I find myself here awake and alone with my thoughts.   In my mind, the circus is always in town. Sometimes it’s entertaining. Sometimes it’s terrifying. However, most of the time it’s simply unmanageable, and I try my best to keep the voices at bay. Sure, that ...

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A teacher and short story writer. Sometimes you can't look for magic. Sometimes it finds you.