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Instability of Self

Brigid Collins

First published September 2017
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

The examination room is cold. The doctor holds his tongue depressor like a serial killer holds a knife. I stand exposed, but keep hidden the bear I hold inside myself. Because if the bear attacks, this all becomes real. I can't let it become real.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
September 2017 Cover Instability of Self Frosty Owl Publishing Chapbook
November 2017 Cover Stars in the Darkness Blackbird Publishing Anthology