Justin Marquez

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“Guidance Counselor ” by Justin Marquez

Submitted to Contest #55

“Can you keep a secret?” The man in the black suit asked as he leaned over the empty seat between himself and the old man. “What?” Jerry asked, leaning in closer. “I’m supposed to blow up this train but I’m not sure I can go through with it.” Jerry checked his hearing-aid, assuming he’d misheard the stranger, “Pardon me? Can you repeat that?” The man poked his head above the top of their white polkadot chairs and scanned the cabin like a prairie dog. With a plop he dropped back down and whispered almost inaudibly quiet: “I’m supposed ...

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