Trying Everything

A 1,000 word story

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“I don’t know what to do, I’ve tried everything,” Ceri said. She sipped her unsweetened herbal tea and tried to look as though she were enjoying it.

“Everything but the obvious course of action,” Leanne corrected. She scooped up another forkful of gooey chocolate cheesecake. “You know what I…”