Vladimir Stefan

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“Piccadilly” by Vladimir Stefan

Submitted to Contest #273

Middle carriage. The one I enjoy most and the one people avoid most. There must be a widespread belief that the middle is the busiest. Life’s examples of Bell curves, I suppose. The train pulls up, so I take my waiting spot on the platform like a responsible citizen. I feel my armpits sweaty, so I keep my arms close, just in case. The breaks are applied, and I’m perfectly aligned with the door. Years of the same job, same route, same carriage work wonders. Sometimes I play mental games to measure how far I am from the split between the doors...

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Author of "What to Eat During the Apocalypse" a dystopian satire debut about an average bloke and a sassy cat trying to survive an apocalypse in near-future London. I love exploring humanity in its strength and woes with comedic undertones. Instagram: @vladimirstefan_ All the links: www.linktr.ee/VladimirStefan