by Matthew Ryan
NARRATOR: That’s pretty much it. Thom didn’t go back to work. He did go to the theatre sports extravaganza long enough to hold up a sign.
He lights up a sign on the projector that reads ‘I Quit, You Cashew Dick Fucktard’.
Alethea handed in a handwritten copy of her new book with five minutes to spare. I forget what it’s about. Thom and Alethea moved in to Alethea’s apartment, which is quite sensible considering rental prices in West End. The Wall became a devout believer in the Wall Gods.
He looks up at the light bulb still hanging above the space.
And at night, the light bulbs of the building hum and flicker with a certain serene happiness. Electrical systems are nothing if not romantic.
The light bulb fades to darkness as the NARRATOR stares at it, smiling peacefully.
THE END
CURRENCY PLAYS
First published in 2012
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