Richard Stickann

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“The Rag Man” by Richard Stickann

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #267

It was a fragile relationship. In decline since as far back as Edward could remember. Now, at twelve-years-old, he wasn’t surprised when his father ignored him, this time choosing his poker buddies over his son’s latest misfortune. Just more of the same.Thick and unmoving air collected above the city as it did each evening in summer as the sun withdrew from the sky. It was a Chicago sun, disguised by a permanently fixed haze, disappearing quickly for there was no horizon to delay its retreat. As the sun departed, twilight amplified the haze ...

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Contest #267
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