Stories tagged “narcissism”
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one-night stand (part 1 of 3)
Peter opens his yes. White roof. He looks to his left, then to his right and recognizes his nightstand and the closed door that leads to the corridor. The sound of pots banging stoves comes from beyond. He closes his eyes, tries to remember. A club, fu...
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one-night stand (part 2 of 3)
Peter caresses the white fluff in his head. He opens the cupboard. Pots, pans and a lonely spatula. He grabs two pans and the spatula falls. He glances through the door, towards the room. Silence. He picks up the spatula and lights up two stoves. He op...
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one-night stand (part 3 of 3)
Peter will sign the contract and pay. He will be guided to a cubicle full of wires, little lights and small clocks. He will ask if there is any risk and the employee will answer that no, everything is perfectly controlled. He will be asked the date and...
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We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This
Max was late for work. He exited the subway and broke into a run, weaving his way down the crowded street and trying not to crash into anyone. (Because that could not happen today. There was no time for the consequences.) Meg was also in a hurry. She w...
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Dear Muffin, Elsha, Krulltar, Mess, Joe, And Wift... *ahem
I’m an American. Monroe equals Marilyn. Taebo Hoe equals Muffin. I’m a good mic samaritan. I’ve withstood Six punk aryans Who think they’re ‘hood’— Blaring arrogant tangents A five-year-old could. It’s a...