You never knew them like that

by Robb Lanum

Derek’s head was filled with nightmares and rusted nails. Sherry was all skin and curves and bouncy laughter. But I always forget - you never knew them like that. She took his dirty hands and gave him what he was most afraid of. They cured each other in her parents' basement after school, over and over until they drowned. Their baby was you.

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Robb Lanum is a failed screenwriter in Los Angeles who fell in love with the short form.