“Help Me!” — digital collage by Alexander Hirka

Diminutive Ending

Diminished Returns

I’m sure glad you found me.
Thanks for the bottlecap of water. It’s been days.

How did I end up here?
Well, I guess I’m just a sucker for a good tale.
He showed up at my door a couple days ago, dressed like some fancy circus magician. Top hat and all. Intrigued the heck out of me.