Human Connection

by Laine the Grey

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Henri glanced down the alleyway before continuing on. He stuck his hands into the deep pockets of his pea coat. His black hair fell across his sunburned face; it seemed to sigh along with him.
Instead of ducking into his apartment, Henri stopped to watch Mrs. Greene feed her myriad of cats. “Here’s a pretty kitty… Oh, Henri!” She jumped. “I didn’t see you there. You scared me.” Henri tried to smile; he had never learned how to smile correctly, and the effect was quite menacing. “Yes, um, well, I must be going, Henri.”
Henri paused again before walking in. These halls had always been so familiar to him, but he didn’t know why. These walls with peeling paint, the musty carpet… He didn’t know most of the tenants- only Mrs. Greene and Mr. Johnston down the hall- but somehow, he felt they were connected somehow. He wondered what wove them together.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Human Connection

    blueyedwonder's Buddy Icon blueyedwonder

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    haha my sis can’t smile either. it looks like a scowl when she tries. i love this ficlet…the intrigue at the end leaves me wanting a sequel. also very good descriptions. very nice!

  2. Human Connection

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well, that’s a heck of a start…very intriguing.

  3. Human Connection

    artistsrunwild's Buddy Icon artistsrunwild

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    i loved it too much to just let it stay unsequeled
    i hope you dont mind

    feel free to tell me if i ruined it

  4. Human Connection

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the intrigue and the descriptions.

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