Day of the Dead

Josh Petersen
Nov 1 · 1 min read

Writing Prompt #4

Photo by Andrés Gómez on Unsplash

His routine remained the same every year after his wife’s passing.

This would mark the fifth year.

Single candle with their wedding photo on the nightstand.

This year his wife wouldn’t show up though.

This year…

He would do the showing up.

Belly full of pills, he joined the otherside.

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A family man with a beautiful wife, fun-loving son, and a pocket beagle. Avid Manchester United fan. Love a decent cup of coffee and writing.

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