Stories tagged “chekov”
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Another Shot
Another shot of whiskey, now he can’t stop looking at the door. He blows on his fingers, warm air rushing over slowly numbing tips. The goddamned pilot light was out again. He flips the switch at the top of the basement steps. No response. He ope...
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Waiting Up For You To Rescue Me
Knock. Knock. She stands alone at the door. A doorbell goes off. Rain falls. She stands outside, alone. Walk away? Thoughts are processed, seconds allowed to pass. Decisions are made. The door is tested, found to be lacking an adequately prepared locki...