Short Story Contest: Honorable Mention #1

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Matches by Megan Haaga
Richard Montgomery High School - Montgomery County, Maryland

“When I left my parents’ house for good, I took five things with me.”

“Oh? And when was this?” The therapist holds pen over notepad, poised.

The patient shrugs delicately. “Oh, you know. Three months ago, maybe, or five.” She looks down at her shoes.

“Five. Only five things.”

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