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Instability of Self

Brigid Collins

Publisher: Frosty Owl Publishing

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Summary

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.
Available since: 09/28/2017.

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