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Liam Squires

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Pride

Submitted to Contest #70

Here I sit alone on the day after Christmas, as is custom. The neighborhood lights spill into the dark living room, forming a gentle aura like that of a cozy dream. Slumped half sideways against the loveseat armrest, as my knuckles push up on my cheek, I can’t help but reflect. How many years has it been since I spent Christmas with my wife’s family? She and I eat together on Christmas day, then she goes south and spends time with her family for the next few days. I came the first couple times, but her brother was quick to clash, so naturall...

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