Late-Night Shopping Encounters
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I first saw her in the condiment aisle, a Warhol-esque backdrop of ketchup accentuated her golden hair. Our eyes met and she smiled, I grimaced more than smiled. I hurried out the aisle. She wore the same smile as we crossed paths in the drink aisle. Managed a polite nod this time.
Paper towels towered high above her. I helped, the situation was quaint and we both silently smiled. Later, she shivered but still smiled in the frozen aisle. Coincidence had us depart the self-checkout simultaneously. With a smile and nod, she walked out of the store and my life.
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E Montgomery
I'm an aspiring storyteller learning how to tell stories. I enjoy the fantastical, try to see the paranormal, and will over-explain non-existent science. I hope my stories are an inspiring escape from the monotonous mundane.
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