Nick Denton

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“A Mother’s Other; A Toilet’s Toil (Family Rites)” by Nick Denton

Submitted to Contest #32

At 11:00 p.m, a text message awoke Jack. It explained, in no uncertain terms (as all things ought to be explained), all which required explanation. John, Jack’s roommate, was shaken awake. “John. You up?” asked Jack. “Yeah,” said John, rubbing his eyes with the heel of his palm, “what’s up?” “Text.” “Oh. You got both?” John yawned. “Neither, forgot it was happening today. Fifteen bucks if you do it,” said Jack. “Twenty-five, and I’ll get Jenny as well. Fifty total,” said John. “Fifty!? I can just— ” John grabbed the phone from Jack’s hand an...

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