Matthew Bowden

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“The Rubber Duck” by Matthew Bowden

Submitted to Contest #286

The soft golden light of dawn streamed down from the blinds, painting thin stripes across the cramped apartment. Ben stirred beneath a pile of blankets, his head throbbing from late nights of studying. The muffled hum of traffic outside barely registering over his exhaustion.The door to his room burst open and slammed loudly into the wall nearby."Benny!" Suzie's high pitched voice pierced through the haze of sleep. Before he could react, a small ball in bright pink pajamas leaped onto the bed jolting him awake.Ben slowly pulled a pillow over...

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