Rye Youbs

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“Hamster Wheel” by Rye Youbs

Submitted to Contest #269

I saw Serena’s mental wheel last month when we met at the café below her office. It had been difficult to meet during her internship in the law firm, but she spontaneously called me on a day her boss was away for a trial. I gladly came over.We rendezvoused at 3 pm during her “lunch” break—at actual lunchtime she had to man the office alone while her colleagues were at a restaurant. I had already eaten, so I ordered dessert; she said she wasn’t hungry and ordered only a coffee.“Will you be at Gregor’s party on Saturday?” I asked.“Uhm… I’m not...

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Rye Youbs is an aspiring fiction author fascinated by writing, creativity, productivity, and life. Check out her bi-weekly newsletter on ryeandwriting.substack.com for more!