Eye Of Beholder
Jul 7th, 2021 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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Todd had always put others before himself, which had brought a sense of well-being and worth when he was young.
But the years and the takers had garnered their toll: the most recent family emergency leaving him stranded on an island of agoraphobia.
He’d just washed the dishes when the doorbell rang.
The wireless security camera bought online amid a bout of paranoia relayed the image of a stranger with a clipboard – practiced smile glued to his face.
Todd could just make out the logo of a phone company on the top sheet.
Another would-be taker.
Sunlight glinted off steak-knives.
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