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Disillusioned

Shaun Brown

Submitted to Contest #109

Beep! Beep! Beep! The alarm sounded with its usual urgency. Its abrasive tone charging with reckless abandonment toward my nearby eardrum, hoping to disrupt my peaceful slumber. Normally, my fingers would be frantically searching for the round, smooth button that would trace itself on the pad of my finger upon locating it. The attack would then be halted as pressure was applied to this enemy of quiet solitude. But not today! As yesterday’s news replays in my now awakened and alert mental state, it delivers its welcoming message. Today your d...

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