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Nick Blakley

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The time will pass anyways

Submitted to Contest #241

The bright light of the television screen fills the dimly lit living room. I’m watching Cartoon Network, and my mom is sitting 6 feet away from me. I’m perfectly still; she doesn’t know it’s past my bedtime. I’m hoping I can get the most out of this moment, I hate sleeping. My mom looks up from her phone, she looks at the TV, then the clock. Damnit.“Alright honey it’s time for bed, come give me a hug and don’t forget to take your medicine.” My mom says softly. I love my mom, I definitely don’t love my medicine though. She slowly gets up and ...

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