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Can You See Me?

July 6, 2018 13 Comments

Can You See Me?

By Rachel Lock

I’ve been invisible for 276 days. I’m not sure how it happened. It’s not as amusing as it sounds. The novelty wears off, and when it does, the loneliness sets in.

I slice through the crowds on the busy city sidewalk, not even bothering to avoid the occasional collision with passersby. I know it’s rude, but they won’t know that; they can’t see me.

But when I bump into him, he stares at me. When his eyes lock on mine, old habits take over. “Sorry,” I mumble.

His eyes widen and he says exactly what I’m thinking: “Can you see me?”

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  1. David Silver says

    July 6, 2018 at 7:24 am

    Love the ending. I didn’t see it coming.

    Reply
    • Rachel Lock says

      July 6, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Glenn Bowman says

    July 6, 2018 at 7:59 am

    A good story of characters stuck in purgatory

    Reply
    • Rachel Lock says

      July 6, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      I love this interpretation! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 6, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Great story!

    Reply
  4. Alex Tolansky says

    July 6, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    A gem of a 101!

    Reply
  5. Mary E Falkner says

    July 6, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Shivery. Fey. Great.

    Reply
  6. Endless Edits says

    July 7, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Great story. I love the twist at the end!

    Reply
  7. Gerald Kamens says

    July 7, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Not purgatory! They’re soulmates, who glimpse each other’s souls in a clueless crowd. Jerry

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  8. Bobby Warner says

    July 7, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    Wonderful twist ending. Caught me completely by surprise. Excellent job!

    Reply
  9. leoganu says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:14 am

    Finally!

    Reply
  10. Meg Wenzell says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I got chills at the end, great job Rachel!

    Reply
  11. Mary E Falkner says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Not just clever – splendid story.

    Reply

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