Roberta C.

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“The Cashier, the Bears, and Burger King ” by Roberta C.

Submitted to Contest #173

The line snakes through aisles four, five, and six, with half of the aisles’ contents on the floor. Some parents are haphazardly returning toys their screaming children were trying to sneak into their baskets. Other patrons are wipings shelves clean of wrapping paper and Christmas bags. As for me, a Dollar Tree floor sales associate with five shoplifters caught under my name, I just want to clock out and get my Double Whopper from Burger King. “Next in line to register three!” As I call the next person, I see an elderly lady with a silv...

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