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Thanatos Gaylord

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Damn, the Power Went Out? Okay.

Submitted to Contest #58

Trigger warning: abusive parent and suicide attempt (not graphic)***The electricity just went out.Shit.I look over at Draven. He's staring at the phone in his hand, completely unaware that the elevator just stopped. Because of the chat bubbles reflected on his glasses, I can see he's texting someone. I wonder if he has a girlfriend or something.Not that I care, of course.After sending a message or two, he glances up and looks around, seemingly perplexed at the lack of light or movement."Did the power go out?" Draven asks."No, the elevator st...

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