Lan Taylor

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“Temptation” by Lan Taylor

Submitted to Contest #166

It’s hard to explain what drives temptation in human beings. Some say it’s a lack of self-control. Some say it’s selfishness. I say it’s a desire to be loved in a different way than you’re accustomed to, because consistency generates an itch for more. Routine is peaceful, until peaceful becomes boring. And no one deserves to live in a boring orbit of routine. So scientific. Maybe that’s how I justify walking down to my friend’s apartment lobby to meet him halfway. I see him just outside on his phone, in a worn out grey T-shirt, black jea...

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