Sharlene Thomas

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“In the Closet” by Sharlene Thomas

Submitted to Contest #44

Seven…eight…nine, yes, that’s right, nine steps, forty years ago; nine heavy footsteps echo on the tiled floor approaching the other side of the door. I see the knob begin to turn, then stop, as several voices enter the kitchen, and the footsteps retreat to attend the new arrivals. At first subdued and then growing louder with the confidence of people unaware they are being heard, introductions are made and acknowledged without a name being spoken. I’m sorry; that’s wrong. Forgive me. Not all the voices were loud and confident. There was one...

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