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Daniel Couperthwaite

April 2021 Winner: Page Burner


An illustration of a book with flames coming out of pages.

‘What is this? Who are you?’

‘You’re asking questions! I love a protagonist with agency!’

‘Where am I?’

‘You’re a character in a story! Pretty exciting right!’

‘If you say so. Do I have to do anything?’

‘Yes! You’re a baker in 1940’s France, supporting local resistance forces.’

‘Sounds dangerous.’

‘But you’re very brave!’

‘Do I have a say?’

‘Maybe, as I learn more about you.’

‘I don’t want to. Can I just stay here?’

‘I mean... Actually I do need a 101 word submission. Sure! You can stay!’

‘Wait, are you leaving?’

‘Sure! We’re about done.’

‘No, wait. Don’t g...

 

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