“Oi. What colour are my eyes?” Until that moment, I had deliberately avoided looking into his eyes. Eye contact is … More
Tag: alcohol
Sink
He says he never brings girls back to his place because he’s embarrassed about his flat. I tell him that … More
Liberteens
“Located in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I … More
(Pro-)/(Retro-)gression
1 I fill the void with three liters of cheap white wine and morph into a monster in a mini … More
& party & bullshit
So we were at this house party and I was sitting in the kitchen sink drinking lukewarm vodka out of … More
One Time at Camden Lock
1 / I watch the man in the crumpled white shirt take a swig from his can of Stella and … More
Corkboard
Got a corkboard the size of a dining table painted one side of the frame bright yellow the face to … More
Strong Oak
CW: suicide, death, description of dead body I went past him on the bus. I could only see his feet, … More
from Breasts & Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
Natsuko’s responses to being asked ‘Why do grown-ups get drunk?’ by Midoriko, her teenaged niece: “I don’t know. Probably because … More
Unhealthy Haiku
Pringles for breakfast, liquid lunch, drugs for dinner: feel ill, wonder why.
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