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 7 Livesby Mircea Pricajan Page 7 of 7 See, you can do it! And it seems to also ease my mind. I can't hear the scratching anymore, just the thundering of my heart. But this grows weaker, too. Very well. Soon enough it will be quiet. That's what I desire. Bump... bump... bump... bump! Period. Good. Don't breathe. Stay still. Bump... bump... Go on, it's working! Slow, slow... like this. I don't need oxygen. I don't need to come out from the blanket. I don't breathe - and it doesn't scratch any more. Simple. Just a little more... Good... It's all over: Silence. * * * "With grievance I announce the unexpected death of my beloved husband, Alex. The Kingdom of Shadows steals you away from me much too soon. I will never forget you. May that all you have meant - for me and for the others - live forever. In God, may your soul rest in peace. I love you! Linda ... In God, may your soul rest in peace, Pisu, also, our most devoted friend."
© 2000 by Mircea Pricjan AUTHOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Craig Hale, a valuable friend and a good writer (unfortunately still undiscovered), who helped with this translation. I'm counting on your help for the next projects as well! This story was published only in Romanian as it follows: First published in "Familia" Cultural Magazine, Oradea, Romania, No. 11-12/2000. A second publication was in "Luceafrul" Literary Magazine, Bucharest, Romania. No. 25 (517)/ 2001, pp. 8-9.
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