73 Words in the 732: A. Lee

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "The Afghan" by A. Lee. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead inside the dusty old thrift store - and in my hands, a homespun afghan drapes over my fingertips. There's a superstition within the crochet community that your soul is imbued in the things you create, so it’s wise to leave a mistake: a door for your soul to escape, if need be. I examine the afghan, admiring the intricate designs. “Flawless,” I whisper - an unnatural warmth pouring from its stitches. For more short story submissions, visit https://ilove.ebpl.org/short-stories