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JJ Rahier

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Causal Cue

JJ Rahier

Submitted to Contest #298

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” — Oscar Wilde—“What is happening?”“What’s this? Amexa, turn it off.”“Who’s Amexa? Who are you? Why are you in my mirror?!”“Wait, what? Who are you?”—ALICEFebruary 15, 1990 – London, UKKate Bush sounds like she’s underwater.I stop the cassette and eject it, my pencil ready to rewind the slack. But the tape looks fine. Weird.I glance up — and freeze.The mirror above my dresser looks… blurry, almost like frosted glass.As I get closer, the image comes into focus and reveal...

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Final Frame

JJ Rahier

Shortlisted for Contest #295 ⭐️

"We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us." – Marshall McLuhan—Today isn’t like every other day.I take a deep breath. Who would’ve thought it would come to this.It’s the end of the afternoon, and the sun coming through the window gives my living room a warmer, softer glow. Nothing beats golden hour light.At exactly 6 p.m., my phone buzzes. It’s a YouTube notification: “DeadSerious uploaded: FELIX’s FUNERAL – Hosted by Jaz Cortez”.I just stare at it for a second, then release a sigh. Might as well watch it like...

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Train of Thought

JJ Rahier

Submitted to Contest #293

“Imagination is the highest kite that can fly." – Lauren Bacall — London, England – Paddington Station "This is a Great Western Railway service to Cardiff Central. This train will be calling at Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, and Cardiff Central. Please make sure you are travelling with a valid ticket." — ELEANOR The train isn’t busy yet. I’m glad I arrived early—it gives me time to choose my seat without feeling rushed. I prefer table bays; they have larger windows. Now, let’s see… yes, the left side will do nicely. The southern...

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