By Mayee Zhu
Two red cars, one black car, one green car, two blue. The city bus I’m on speeds through traffic, then screeches to a halt as three jaywalkers waddle past. Two pedestrians, one chubby pigeon. One white car, three red…no. That doesn’t follow the pattern. My head throbs and I close my eyes, concentrating instead on the music moseying its way out of my earbuds. I tap my shoes to the rhythm. Two beats, one beat, one beat, two. Two Wellbutrins in the morning, one Adderall at lunch, one Accupril at midafternoon, and two Ambien at night. It all fits the pattern.
Great story! Wonderful use of the 2-1-1-2 pattern.
Thanks, Luke!
Very clever story. Unique and captivating!
Thank you, Pamela 🙂
Thank you, Pamela! Much appreciated.
I like the reveal of the OCD. Only thing is the medication would not be all these stimulants. It would likely be an SSRI like Luvox or Celexa, and Zanex for the anxiety.
Good to know! I thought of expanding this into a longer story in which the MC has a host of other problems, too, but I now realize that may be too convoluted. Thanks for the advice, Lisa! Imma save that in my noggin for later.
Omg I absolutely love this!! Amazing job!!!!! The usage of stimulants is not common but known as they are used to help with motivation in some forms of depression as well as calm anxiety in those with ADD. The reaction to stimulants in those with ADD is calming. Wellbutrin acts as an upper which also helps with motivation but is calming. Ironically I am on all of these. I like the usage of these as it expands the story without the need to say more and speaks to those who are in the same situation. Keep up the great work!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Marie!
Refreshingly different and cleverly written. Loved it.
Thanks, Angie 🙂
Brilliant use of format. Especially when you broke it in the middle. Very clever.
Greatly appreciated, Rosemary!
Very clever and unique!
Enjoyed this.
Uh, obviously there are a lot of us who can relate. Thank you for this.