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The first lines from my short story first published in Fat Cat Magazine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter counted one hundred and twenty-one steps from the entrance to the director\u2019s office. A couple less on sunny days when he was so happy he skipped his way. Those days, custodians would suck through their teeth, then gently clap their hands to set a slower rhythm. But he never paid attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes he lost count, like today. He walked down the long white corridor. On each side, motivational posters invited the young guests to use their full potential, to make the right choice, be kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When he arrived, Sarah was already in the waiting room. He sat on the bench, next to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon their feet dangled in unison: right-right, left-left. They played like that for a while. Then<\/p>\n\n\n\n

she stopped:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cHave you made up your mind?\u201d she asked, looking at the folder on his lap. A folder like her<\/p>\n\n\n\n

own, except for their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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