Twister 1794

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

The ocean was tranquil finally, waveless, serene. Calm. And so instead of surviving he could think about the future. He prayed for more wind

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Twister 1793

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

As the train races through the tunnel, he dreams of rockets and donuts and he wakes up in a mild panic. I just need to see my wife, he says.

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Twister 1792

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He could feel the sadness on her, the kind of cold that felt like she’d just come out of a shower. He hugged her. I want a burger, she said.

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Twister 1791

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

When she asked, Where were you? and he couldn’t answer she gave him that look and he couldn’t even face her and he said, Ok I lied a little.

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Twister 1790

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

James walks into the den and there is canned laughter playing and he says, What did I do? and his brother says, You know! And then they hug.

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Twister 1789

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

This isn’t about love so he doesn’t feign concern. And she’s always had a key to his apartment. Not again, he says. I have an itch, she says

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Twister 1788

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

Curiosity found him then, and he clicked on the email promising enhanced greatness. Years later he wakes in a land governed by teenage boys.

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Twister 1787

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

They are young so they feel invincible and immortal. They also jump off buildings. And eat their way to a lifetime of premature ejaculation.

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Twister 1786

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

They will say things like, It’s simple mathematics, and they will drink more than they should consume. All to prove they are capable of love

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Twister 1785

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

There was a loud crash and then much laughter and then someone affected an Irish accent and then the cops showed up and the laughter stopped

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