(character count: 132; with title, 140)
History
In the dark confines of the house sit the shadows of memories of all who have passed before. With a little effort, you can find them.
(character count: 124, with title: 134)
Blindfold
"How was I supposed to know the rooster would react like that?"
Dad just shook his head and squirted more hydrogen peroxide.
(character count: 145, without title: 130)
Special Effects
(Lights off) A gunshot.
Something is dragged across stage. (Lights on)
He sits, shaking, head in hands.
All part of the scene, right?
(character count: 119)
Moments We Don't Know
When we fall asleep; when that song finally leaves our head; when they fall out of love with you.
(character count: 147; without title: 140)
Paradox
I was a disappointment. But how often can you screw up before disappointment becomes expected. At that point are you still a disappointment?
(character count: 146: without title: 119)
Honesty is the Best Policy
"I used to want to know where you went at night. But now, I just want to know that you won't ask me the same question."
(character count: 122, without title: 108)
A Little Soul
When I was younger, the doctor said not to worry about it, that my soul would get bigger.
I'm still waiting.
(character count: 150; without title, 125)
Was It Something I Said?
Over the years our parties were less and less attended. Until finally, just me and my vodka were the only ones who showed up.
(character count: 163; without title: 115)
It's A Long, Long Way From Where You Want To Be
She wrote her goals on a piece of paper:
Top billing on the marquee
Today:
Eat a sandwich. Make it through the day
_ (character count, including title: 129)
Unsolved Crimes
"It wasn't me this time!"
The room turns silent.
"Fuck!" Walt lowers his head. And with that, he braces himself.
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