by Lauren Becker, from the recently published collection, If I Would Leave Myself Behind (originally appeared in Matchbox)
No one knew what to do when the lights went out. Some went to sleep because the lights were out anyways. Some went to bed but didn’t go to sleep. The time would go more quickly. Some ate the ice cream. The ones who were alone were mostly scared. Some ate the ice cream, but were scared anyways. Continue reading
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