Stories tagged “curtain”
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From Beyond the Second Curtain
Painfully noting every creek of my dress shoes on the black and white checkered tile, I made my way down the hallway. The curtain beckoned me forward, enticing and warning me at the same time. People don’t put up curtains willy-nilly, you know, s...
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This Blouse Had Better Not Be Dry Clean Only
So when I tell you what it was that made me jump… well, promise you won’t laugh, okay? My ego is fragile. I’ve already made it clear that I’m mistrusting and a little paranoid. It shouldn’t shock you to learn that I’...
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I'll Stand Behind My Curtain
Dad says if you stand perfectly still, no one will notice you. Dad was wrong. I’ve been fidgety my whole life. I wring my hands, I trip over my own feet. I stumble and crash into people, and then I mutter quiet apologies. But still, no one sees m...