The Needle Is Calling

Her stomach growls as she holds her baby to her breast to stop her crying. The cold air makes her shiver and she hasn't slept. It has been three days since her last fix and the needle is calling.

her baby cries
fix things mommy
god help me

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7/13/20
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Wolf Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 10:04 PM
Ooh. This is good! Spot on, Timothy. You've got me shivering. (No kidding). Super contest entry! ~ Cold Turkey
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July 13, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Thanks Gershon!
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