Author: DL Shirey

DL Shirey writes from Portland, Oregon, where it's probably raining. His short stories and non-fiction appear in over 60 publications, including including Confingo, Page & Spine, Zetetic and Wild Musette. You can find more of his writing at www.dlshirey.com and @dlshirey on Twitter.
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5-4-3-2-1

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Originally published in September 2022, this 100-word story appeared in Grimdark from Black Hare Press. As you might expect, all the stories in this anthology are grim and dark. Including this one:

5-4-3-2-1

by DL Shirey

What did the shrink say? That trick when I feel overwhelmed. 5-4-3-2-1. Focus on senses, turn off my brain and stop obsessing. Just stop.

5-4-3-2-1.

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