In some of the stories, there is a search for a connection of some kind – of any kind – with other people. Their sexual encounter is generally known. In a reversal of roles, Wolf is dismayed that

However, Rhonda has almost put the encounterĪlso discovers that Rhonda had told ‘everyone’ what had happened. More than sexual pleasure, much more than the risk of being caught.

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Perhaps is the lack of a plot and for the writer is to include the typicalĮlements of a novel but in between 10 words. Narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aimingĪt unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than Regarding novels do not always apply – the dictionary definition of a short

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