Flashbacks
2008

by Marian Allen

January, 2008

Winter Storm

"Everything's coated in ice," I say.

Arms crossed, she doesn't answer.

In the woods, something breaks under the silent weight.

February, 2008

Good Move

I arrange my furniture, stock my pantry, hang pictures.

Micha slinks out of her cat carrier and sniffs everything.

She purrs.

I'm home.

March, 2008

Breezy

She blew into his life like a breath of fresh air. She left in a huff.

He tries to remember her name: Gale? Wendy?

April, 2008

Feast

I'm honored to cook for today's festival. Few could make this toxic flesh wholesome and succulent, but Human is my specialty.

The End

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