The Bargaining Stage
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A short story based on "A Poem of Regret for an Old Friend" by Meghan O'Rourke.
After a breakup, it's difficult to figure everything out. One who's been recently involved in a breakup argues with herself - is this how it should be? Before long, her emotions take over and cloud her judgement in doing what's next...
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