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Lockdown Fiasco

A 50-Word Story

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“I’ve got bad news” he says gently, reaching out to take her hand.

The tap stops dripping. The lights halt their whirring. The vibrant wallpaper softens its hue.

She searches for something — anything — that might end this crushing silence. The fridge remains stubbornly mute.

“We’re out of wine” he whispers.

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