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Laser

August 7, 2013July 7, 2014 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

The pilot swore as the kids shone laser pointers at his plane. The kids couldn’t hear him but smiled as they pressed the trigger.

Alarm

August 6, 2013 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

On day one at the zoo, James fell asleep during training. Now his dreams are full of what he’ll do in the event of a fire llama.

Mirrors

August 5, 2013 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

He shouted. She reflected back his anger. He wondered, incongruously, if anger was wave-form or particle. Waves overcame them.

The doctor called

August 4, 2013 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

The doctor called. He was old time like that. He confirmed what I had found out for myself and meant it when he said goodbye.

Home working

August 2, 2013August 2, 2013 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

Looks in cup. No tea. Again. Wide- and wild-eyed looks all round. No tea thief in sight. Catches sight of clock. Same again. Clutches chest.

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