Emma groaned when she opened the door. The laundry was piled on the couch. Most of the dishes were dirty, and the trash still needed to be carried out. While her boyfriend yelled and fingered his controller, she packed her things and walked to the door. He never heard her say goodbye.
AJ couldn’t resist. He pulled on his headset and logged into his game. Several people greeted him through the chat, and he made it a point to reply to them all. This is where he felt at home. The real world could burn as far as he cared.
Emma groaned when she opened the door. The laundry was piled on the couch. Most of the dishes were dirty, and the trash still needed to be carried out. While her boyfriend yelled and fingered his controller, she packed her things and walked to the door. He never heard her say goodbye.
4 Comments
Paul Freeman
17/11/2023 02:31:46 pm
We need more stories like this. Those computer games are turning us into idiots.
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Mary K. Curran
17/11/2023 02:46:51 pm
Good move, Emma.
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Pamela Kennedy
18/11/2023 11:13:16 pm
Good for Emma!
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Sue Clayton
20/11/2023 06:33:02 am
So many choose digital homes over real homes. What a waste.
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