The Night I Met A Monster

Matthew Donnellon
Nov 8 · 7 min read

I carried three things with me that day.

First, an iron coin. I wasn’t sure what the year was, or even the country of origin. The faces were worn nearly flat and there was only a hint of ridges on its circumference. I was told to punch a hole in it and wear it around my neck. And, so I did with a leather thong.

Next, I was told to get a vial of salt. I politely asked if a salt shaker would…

Matthew Donnellon

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Matthew Donnellon is a writer, artist, and sit down comedian. He is the author of The Curious Case of Emma Lee and Other Stories.

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