MELT

 


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The ice cream sandwiches are melting on the car floor in the inferno of my frustration triggered by my mother’s request, more like a demand, that I return the sandwiches to the store because, after devouring half the delicious treats, she realized the image on the box exaggerated their actual size.... 

Previously published by Nixes Mate Review Issue, 26/27, Winter/Spring 2023

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