Robert Rietz

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“Not Leavin' Again” by Robert Rietz

Submitted to Contest #265

Trigger warning: mentions of gun violence.The doorbell rings and I mutter under my breath, “Who’s on my porch? It’s Tuesday, not Friday.”Deliveries aren’t an unusual sight here in the boonies but they’re not commonplace either, and no one comes out here just to chat. The internet hasn’t invaded here yet, so people contact me by snail mail or call me on my landline for casual conversation. I like it better this way.The doorbell rings again, and I yell, “I’m coming!” My Social Security check goes only so far, so I’ve been polishing some scribb...

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