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A neon light illumined 
the soiled feet projecting from the box
in the nighttime doorway of the store.
Made in China, 
the box, 
and the soul within it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 8:28 AM
wow, that is a pretty sinister one. I think it can mean different thing. If you draw it out into a story, it could be in Twilight Zone contest!
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