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So Lonely
Enlo's shallow breaths barely inhaled enough oxygen to maintain consciousness as he summited. Another goal accomplished. He surveyed the crests of the tallest mountains searching for some meaning to it all.
His assistant had urged he take a selfie, but he decided a photograph would only remind him of the futility. This expedition was meant to refresh him. All he felt was the impotence of the air around him.
Enlo Tuffin was the richest man in the world, and surely the unhappiest.
He started his descent. Nothing left but to punish the world for the misery it had brought him.
East Meets West
HISTORICAL FICTION ENTRY:
On 10 November 1989, Hans shuffled nervously across the debris littered street, clutching a package close to his chest.
He apprehensively approached the building, straightened his lapels then entered the revolving door.
On reaching the counter, he removed the book from the bag, sliding it across to the stern looking assistant. She opened the book’s cover and said “this is date stamped 13.08.1961. I do hope you have a good excuse.”
Hans anxiously responded “I’d have returned it sooner if it wasn’t for that damned Berlin Wall being built.” Their eyes briefly met before they erupted into gales of laughter.
From Guest Contributor Dougie Shepherd.
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