Things Unsaid

Feb 9, 2026
Challenge 4
6 stories 6 authors 16 likes 172 avg. words

Prompt
Custom · Max 150 words
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Misophonia

by John Cox

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"Too little too late," she said lips white knuckling against her teeth ready to race with all the words in their head.

"I know sorry is not enough." A tidal wave of thoughts withdraw from the shore of his eyes and comes crashing down on his mind flooding his ability to think clearly, some of the ocean's waters spilling from his eyes.

Only moments ago they were at dinner together. He was high on life and wine with his inhibitions low. The steak was a perfect medium rare and he hadn't eaten all day.

He knew the instant he looked up from his plate. Squishing and popping of tendons, carried in the still air.

He watched her expression go from shock to pain to betrayal. It was abominable.
She had watched him do it and with a smile on his face! She could never forgive such irresponsible mastication.

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